Head of Information Security

Salary/Rate:£75,000-£80,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:United Kingdom
County/State/Region:United Kingdom
Job ref:104220466
Post Date:15.11.24
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Trident have partnered with a cyber security start-up on a mission to enhance digital resilience for organisations worldwide. We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional to step into their first dedicated Head of Information Security role.

As a hands-on leader, you will build and continuously enhance their internal cyber security capabilities to support their growth and ensure their defences stay a step ahead.

Although this is their first dedicated internal InfoSec role, the organisation has developed a strong internal security culture from day one, supported by robust practices and cross-functional teams. This commitment to security is reinforced by our ISO27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.

As this vendor enter a new phase of growth, they need a dedicated leader to drive their security efforts forward, maintain thier solid security foundation, and elevate their security posture.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and develop a dedicated internal Information Security team
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to assess, prioritise, and mitigate risks, implementing tailored action plans
  • Enhance, implement, and sustain self-serve security controls across various domains, including application, infrastructure, cloud, and data security
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards like ISO27001 and SOC 2 Type 2, advancing beyond these standards as needed to address their unique security requirements
  • Oversee security monitoring, threat analysis, threat hunting, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to align their risk management approach with the company's broader risk strategy
  • Support the Commercial team by responding to client and partner inquiries about their security posture and practices
  • Foster strong relationships with industry-leading technology partners to reinforce their security capabilities
  • Develop and maintain metrics to gauge the effectiveness of their cyber resilience controls
  • Over time, recruit, mentor, and lead a team of security professionals to maintain and strengthen their security posture
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of combined experience in hands-on technical and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) roles
  • Broad expertise across multiple cybersecurity areas, including endpoint security, infrastructure, compliance, and application security
  • Previous experience working in a start-up environment, ideally within the technology industry
  • Proven leadership skills with a talent for inspiring and motivating teams to achieve a clear vision
  • Ability to communicate security risks effectively and engage colleagues across departments
  • Self-motivated and mission-driven, with the capacity to work independently without needing constant guidance
Advantages:
  • Experience as an early-stage team member in a start up
  • Comfort with a high level of autonomy and empowerment to fulfil your role in the way that best suits your strengths
  • A commitment to continuous learning—whether it’s advancing technical skills or diving deeper into cybersecurity best practices

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