Head of IT and Security Operations

Head of IT and Security Operations
London or Hull
The Head of IT & Security Operations will lead GlobalData’s cybersecurity programs and IT operations. Reporting to the CFO, this leadership role will have global responsibility for Information Security (dedicated team) and internal IT (helpdesk, infrastructure and third party management).
Responsibilities:
- Supportive & senior level adviser and sounding board for ideas to the CFO
- Assist the CFO in running the IT & Security functions and in managing roadmap, activities & deliverables within the teams
- Provide strategic thought leadership, informing priorities, building implementation plans and monitoring effective execution
- Work with different departments to reduce risk, manage policies & controls, and ensure cybersecurity stays on the organizational radar.
- Help and support the Senior Leadership Team with technology solutions to improve productivity and effectiveness across the business
- Build strong partner relationships with key vendors and provide robust vendor management oversight, ensuring we drive maximum value from 3rd party relationships and investments
- Drive and implement process change and continuous improvement in both IT & Security
- Conduct technology horizon scanning to ensure that the business takes advantage of relevant new opportunities
- Manage the IT & Security budget, identifying opportunities to optimize costs year on year
- Support M&A activities, ensuring that acquired businesses are integrated into GlobalData’s IT & Security stack
- Lead cybersecurity incident response in conjunction with our external cyber security partners
Skills & requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have a background and experience in Technology management, including run operations, project execution and continuous improvement within a collaborative, fast-moving environment
- Collaborative approach, ability to respond to requirements of the GlobalData team and ability to demonstrate credibility and empathy to evolving risk back drop and business needs.
- Advanced written, numerical and presentation skills.
- Demonstrable experience in managing information security operations and incident response activities
- Significant, demonstrable experience and expertise in one or more of the following: network and systems security, Windows systems administration, Cybersecurity, IT Helpdesk optimization, Public Cloud operations
- Demonstrable experience of providing leadership, motivation, challenge, and oversight to an technical team
- Demonstrable experience of defining and embedding a culture of highly visible, responsive, and effective service provision within a team
- Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and effective collaborations with other teams
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage resources within a collaborative team-based environment, including rapid response to incidents, threats, and new technologies
- Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
- High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to handle confidential matters, show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
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