CISO

Robert Walters is working partnership with a Global business. They are at early stages of a global transformation programme. As such they are keen to appoint an experienced CISO. This is a permanent opportunity paying a range of £160,000 to £170,000 per annum with a hybrid working model from their Oxford offices.

As an experienced CISO, you will spearhead the groups cybersecurity strategy and build a world-class security posture.

As the CISO, you will lead a global team of cybersecurity professionals and third-party suppliers to develop, implement, and maintain processes that reduce information and technology risks. Reporting to the Technology Director, you'll ensure information assets and technologies are protected against emerging cybersecurity threats while driving the organization's vision, strategy, and program for resilience.

You will drive transformative change, align cybersecurity strategies with business goals, and safeguard critical information assets.

CISO - Duties:

Strategic Leadership

• Establish groups vision, strategy, and program to protect information assets and technologies.
• Develop/Implement an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Define and deliver a multi-year roadmap for enhanced cybersecurity, risk, and resilience.

Lead the creation and adoption of robust cybersecurity policies and standards based on industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF).

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR) and industry best practices.
• Oversee internal and external cybersecurity audits and act as the liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Present the state of cybersecurity governance and risk to executive stakeholders.

Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering

• Manage threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response programs.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Drive the adoption of advanced security technologies and strategies.
• Ensure infrastructure, endpoints, and systems are rigorously protected and monitored.

CISO - Experience:

• Leadership Excellence: Skilled at influencing at the C-suite level
• Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and execute forward-looking strategies
• Extensive experience leading cybersecurity, risk, and resilience functions in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Proven track record of delivering cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Deep technical knowledge of emerging security threats, technologies, and mitigation strategies.

The permanent opportunity for CISO will pay a range of £160,000 to up to £170,000 per annum with a hybrid working model from their Oxford offices. This is an opportunity to join a business going through a greenfield transformation programme.

For further information please apply with an updated CV to Ajay Hayre on

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