Chief Information Security Officer

A leading public sector organisation is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the step into senior leadership.

This position offers all of the responsibilities and day to day duties of a CISO, without the ultimate accountability into the board with the CIO working as a buffer between.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You will also be responsible for managing a team of security professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Information Security policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Manage a team of security professionals
• Monitor and respond to security incidents
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits
• Develop and deliver security awareness training
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies

Requirements:

• Significant experience within the Information Security field with relevant certification/ qualifications
• Experience in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, PSN)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideally experience of working within or for a public sector organisation

The position does offer hybrid working. Salary £65,891 per annum.

Please get in touch with Kieran Fielding at Ark Search or apply if you'd like to hear more.