Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
Smith's Group
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Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Our goal is simple – to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to develop, sustain and enhance the organization’s cyber security architecture across all the products and digital applications. The Head of Product Cyber Security is recognised internally as the global lead for product cyber security. As part of the global digital and architecture group, the role works closely with Technology, Products & Marketing, Sales, Program Management, Service, Commercial and overall business management to lead our cyber security efforts across all software products designed for our hardware.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, leading cross-cultural teams, and ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders. The role also requires engagement with third party providers of cyber security, software, and hardware to develop a complete solution that complements the Smiths Detection product range to develop customer confidence and expand the market share for Smiths Detection.
Responsibilities
* Translate complex cybersecurity topics into the Smiths Detection environment.
* Bring operational rigour to deliver a compelling marketing and Product roadmap plan delivering results.
* Be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight.
* Create multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams.
* Understand the sales environment and appreciate the pressures and drivers associated with working in sales.
* Apply marketing planning techniques and best practices.
* Collaborate in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation, acting as the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (PID) teams.
* Build and lead a diverse team of product cyber security professionals across different geographical locations within a matrix structure.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven significant experience in cyber security leadership roles, particularly in product security within hardware/software organizations.
• Deep technical expertise in software product security, including DevSecOps, threat modelling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management.
• Experience leading cross-cultural and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.
Additional Information
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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