Head of Information Security

Head of Information SecurityHome based with occasional expensed travel to Newcastle£80,000 - £100,000 per annum plus bonuses and more great benefitsHybrid and Flexible working availableI am working with a renowned SaaS provider in the search for a Head of Information Security to take the reins on their cyber and information security with a plethora of exciting projects to get stuck in with.The ideal candidate will have worked in a senior Information Security leadership role within a SAAS/Cloud environment, be experienced with the security principles surrounding business acquisitions and have a nice hybrid of traditional Information Security knowledge (ISO27001, GRC, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus etc.) alongside a technical cyber understanding enabling them to create and ensure the adherence of policies in a cloud-focused SaaS business in which they will be developing a robust information security strategy.You'll be:Reporting in to the CTO and responsible for enhancing the current brownfield security functionResponsible for maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials + accreditationsExpanding the scope of ISO27001Responsible for the maintenance and continual adaptation of the ISMSRationalising the organisation's cloud providers from a security perspectiveOverseeing acquisitions from a security perspective (Due diligence, third party risk, supplier assurance)Responsible for governance, risk and compliance across the businessActing as a point of contact / SME for anything information / cybersecurity relatedLiaising with third parties, suppliers, and professional bodies and leveraging relationships with them to enhance organisational security.Overseeing the risk function, assessing the current risk posture and aligning future initiatives with risk appetiteOverseeing risk identification, documentation and mitigationResponsible for developing and implementing a risk management strategyContinually monitoring the information security strategyCollaborating with senior stakeholders, developing and maintaining external and internal relationshipsWhat I'm looking for:Some experience spanning both Information Security and Technical Cyber Security at a leadership levelExperience within a SAAS or cloud-orientated business would be idealExperience acting as a senior security professional overseeing business acquisitionsExperience within brownfield security environments in a leadership or policy-creation capacityStrong technical understanding, ideally stemming from prior experience in technical IT areas (infrastructure, networking, software development)An in-depth understanding of, and experience maintaining and increasing the scope of ISO27001Demonstrable stakeholder engagement skillsPragmatic and business solution focused mindsetStrong technical background and the ability to communicate and understand technical and non-technical informationWhat you'll get in returnSalary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum depending on experienceAnnual bonus and additional financial incentives28 days leave plus bank holidays plus 5 purchasable able extra daysFlexible and hybrid workingCompetitive pensionMore benefits availableIf you're interested in this roleClick 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#LI-DNI #4560590 - James Dilks
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