Head Of Cyber Security

Firm Overview

Buzzacott is a passionately independent and growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong.

We are partner led and focused on people – our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets.

We are looking for a Head of Cyber Security who will ensure compliance between business strategies and information security. 

Team Overview

Our professional support technology team are fast-moving, and provide the technology to enable our colleagues to work efficiently from anywhere. Alongside a busy support function, we strive for digital excellence and introduce exciting modern technology to the firm, providing new tools and innovative solutions to help drive the growth and development of Buzzacott.

Role Overview

The Head of Cyber Security (Director grade) is a newly created position, and will involve the direction and development, along with implementation and delivery, of an enterprise information security strategy, as well as providing guidance on systems required to execute strategic and operational plans. 

Key aspects of the role:

• As a key member of the Technology leadership team, influence the course of delivering IT services in support of Buzzacott LLP's business strategy.
• Develop the Buzzacott Data Privacy Office, acting as the appointed DPO as we mature our internal governance structure, as well as develop security strategies. 
• Define and steer the IT security programme to implement technical security solutions and controls aligned to industry best practice and the emerging threat landscape.
• Act as 2nd line of defence for IT security, partnering with and providing challenge, support and advice to the business and IT teams to identify and manage the mitigation of security risks.
• Act as control and process owner for security incident management and response. Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure incident response plans are up to date and are effectively tested, including facilitation of tabletop exercises to simulate incident response.
• Manage relationships and oversee the day-to-day activities of Cyber Security and Infrastructure outsourced suppliers.
• Participate in internal security assessments, internal audits, client audits, compliance certifications, third-party risk management and client security questionnaire responses.
• Manage an IT Security Team in support of IT service operations and the delivery of IT security solutions to the business.
• Progress the professional development of the Cyber Security team to ensure they remain current in trends, techniques and technologies.
• Facilitate strong collaborative relationships between Cyber Security, Service Delivery, business stakeholders and 3rd parties to support Buzzacott in achieving its goals.
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when required.

Skills and Experience:

• Operating at the Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) Information Security discipline, Level 6
• Technical certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CompTIA S+
• Proven experience of working with IT security systems and information security governance, i.e., control frameworks, incident management, operations and application of security best-practices.
• Experience within professional services and operating in a regulated environment.
• Experience of security engineering, in support of technologies and controls such as Network and Application firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Vulnerability Scanners, Microsoft Active Directory services, Security Service Edge (SSE), Endpoint Protection and Encryption technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can interpret and apply complex technical information and is able to explain security functionality to other members of the business.

In addition, we are looking for someone who has the ability to drive results and be able to influence whilst collaborating with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be a team player, willing to develop others in the team, and have a sociable and calm disposition. 

We have a firmly embedded approach to flexi-time and support flexible working opportunities to help you manage your work-life balance.

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If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the “Apply” button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to a member of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk

Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.

No agencies please.