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Head of Cyber Security

Robert Walters
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The Head of Cyber Security position in Liverpool is a permanent role offering a competitive salary plus benefits.
  • The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of information security experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership for the global cybersecurity program and developing comprehensive security strategies.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
  • This role requires strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills to influence change across the organization.

Head of Cyber Security

Liverpool

Permanent

Competitve salary plus benefits

In this role you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the organisation's global cybersecurity program, ensuring the protection of enterprise information assets while enabling business growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive security strategies, leading a global team, and working closely with executive leadership to manage cyber risks across the organization.

The role combines technical expertise with business acumen to build a resilient security framework that addresses current threats while preparing for emerging challenges, all within the context of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. As a key member of the senior management team, this position plays a crucial role in shaping and implementing the organization's security vision while fostering a strong security culture throughout the enterprise.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Excellent project and program management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
  • Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across organization.

Required Work Experience

  • 10+ years of information security experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • CISO or equivalent experience in a multinational organization.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.
  • Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
  • Proven track record of building and leading global security teams.
  • Deep understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
  • Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field.
  • Additional certifications (CCSP, FAIR, CRISC).

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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