Deputy Ciso/ Head of Information Security - Reading, United Kingdom - Sanderson Recruitment Plc

Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
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Reading, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Deputy CISO/ Head of Information Security

  • Reading hybrid 2/3 days per week in the office with some international travel
- £120K base + benefits ( could be a degree of flexibility on this )


A global manufacturing company based in Reading are actively looking for a Deputy CISO/ Head of information security to join their existing security function.

Within this team you will lead an initial team for four and have a direct reporting line to the parent Group CISO in the US, as well as working internationally with their regional heads of.

This is a newly created role where you will drive forward the security strategy for the UK entity in relation to areas such as security policy, incident management and culture and awareness.

This would be a fantastic role for someone looking to take the next step on their career path to CISO.


Responsibilities:


  • Partner with the business to design, execute, and support information security procedures and relevant controls in compliance with policies and standards
  • Act as a liaison between the Global Cybersecurity organization and the business to understand business requirements and champion cybersecurity best practices
  • Collaborate with the CIO and other IT leaders to identify and remediate gaps in security posture
  • Work proactively with the business to understand their technology roadmap and how security aligns with those initiatives
  • Manage relationships with key business stakeholders to ensure information security requirements are clearly understood and practiced THE PERSON Required Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Proven ability to operate on a global scale across an IT and OT security portfolio
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to juggle numerous priorities while navigating uncertainty and the inevitable complexities, ambiguities, and changing requirements of a growing global business
  • Exceptional relationship management competencies with a demonstrated record to lead and execute cybersecurity compliance and risk mitigation programs.
  • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including and Cybersecurity Framework
  • 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years of senior management and leadership experience in cybersecurity policy, standards, and related programs.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials preferred Personal Characteristics
  • Passionate about security, with an emphasis on OT security, as an enabler of the business
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