About The Role
We are looking to offer a CISO the opportunity to join our expanding IT Function team based in Stevenage.
About the role
As the CISO, you will report into the CIO and will be accountable for the organisation's cyber defences, the protection and governance of our information, and the implementation of appropriate controls while balancing the effective and efficient operation of the business.
We offer a flexible working environment where hybrid working has been embedded. You would be required to attend the office two to three days per week.
As the CISO, you’ll get the opportunity to:
* Assess and set the strategy to achieve and maintain appropriate Infosec practices, controls, resilience, risk identification, and responses across Tech and Data.
* Provide thought leadership on contemporary security operations and be a leader in establishing trust through security.
* Determine, adopt, embed, and assess the Infosec framework and certification appropriate to our organisation and clients considering legal frameworks.
* Define and execute the cyber strategy, prioritising short, medium, and long-term investment considering resilience and risk factors.
* Work with stakeholders to assess the impact of new projects, solutions, partnerships, and regulations on security and data protection posture and support implementation.
* Lead and collaborate across the group to ensure uniformity in cybersecurity policies and practices.
* Provide and manage the risk posture of the group in relation to IT and Cyber.
* Develop and execute the Information Security Strategy, enhancing cyber resilience.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to drive significant outcomes on high-profile projects and BAU activities.
* Cultivate a 'secure by design' culture, aligning IT security with business requirements.
What you’ll bring?
* Excellent communication skills and work ethic.
* Ability to confidently interact at multiple levels in the organisation and lead cross-departmental team projects.
* Experience presenting to all levels of the business.
* Excellent problem diagnosis and analytical skills with an affinity for documentation and process.
* Strong technical knowledge with network and security technology familiarity.
* Honours degree or equivalent, CISSP or other relevant security certifications (CISM).
* 7+ years of experience in risk management or information security.
* Understanding of business and IT alignment.
* Will need to be SC cleared.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Contributory Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform.
* Private health care.
* Company car/car allowance and fuel card.
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