An exciting opportunity to join a leading financial services client as head of cyber security.
This position is initially a 6 month with option for rolling contract or permanency.
Our client, a leading organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security on a contract basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping and strengthening the organisation's security posture, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating emerging cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, ensuring a culture of collaboration and continuous development.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security best practices across the organization.
Incident Management: Oversee the development and execution of incident response plans to ensure effective handling of security events.
Technical Oversight: Evaluate, implement, and manage security technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and mitigate risks through regular assessments and audits.
Requirements: Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading and inspiring teams in a cybersecurity environment.
Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to design and execute security strategies that align with organizational objectives.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of security tools, frameworks, and emerging cybersecurity trends.
Incident Expertise: Experience managing security incidents and implementing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Compliance Understanding: Knowledge of regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with certifications like CISSP or CISM highly preferred.
If this position is of interest click the APPLY button and reach out to Lee Monahan at Oliver James for more detail
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