Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations

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 Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations. This is a permanent opportunity paying a range of £110,000 to £120,000 per annum with a hybrid working model from their Oxford offices.

As an experienced Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations, you will lead teams responsible for monitoring and securing the groups technology and information environments. This includes ensuring perimeter and endpoint security, detecting and addressing threats, and managing identity and access controls.

Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations - Duties:

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement an end-to-end cybersecurity and resilience operations strategy, covering threat detection, incident response, identity management, and operational resilience.
• Align security initiatives with business objectives and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance in delivering cybersecurity and resilience services.
• Establish a third-party operating model that delivers value for money, benchmarked against industry standards.

Cybersecurity and Resilience Operations

• Implement and manage security solutions for threat prevention, detection, and response, ensuring 24x7 monitoring capabilities.
• Lead response efforts for significant cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Monitor and analyze endpoint security alerts, identifying, containing, and remediating threats.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Ensure third-party suppliers deliver robust cybersecurity and resilience operations, meeting agreed service levels and contractual obligations.
• Provide regular reports on cybersecurity posture to senior management.

Identity Access Management (IAM) Operations

• Implement and manage IAM policies, processes, and technologies to ensure appropriate access to resources.
• Enhance privileged access management controls and integrate IAM with business processes such as onboarding and role transitions.
• Collaborate with third-party providers of IAM solutions to ensure high availability and scalability of services.
• Drive continuous improvement in IAM systems and processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Incident Response and Recovery

• Design and lead an incident response capability, including playbooks and escalation processes.
• Manage cybersecurity incidents from detection to recovery, minimizing business impact.
• Prepare clear, concise incident reports suitable for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to remain proactive in addressing emerging risks.
• Ensure third-party suppliers play an effective role in incident response and recovery efforts, including clear escalation and reporting protocols.

Cybersecurity & Resilience Testing

• Develop a comprehensive testing strategy for penetration, vulnerability, secure coding, and IT disaster recovery.
• Coordinate with external vendors and consultants for effective testing execution and reporting.
• Ensure testing outcomes include actionable recommendations and oversee their implementation.

Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations - Experience:

• Security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and forensic tools.
• Expertise in industry frameworks (eg, NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering security outcomes in a global environment.
• IAM technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Delinea Privilege Manager, and Active Directory.

The permanent opportunity for Head of Cyber Security and Resilience Operations will pay a range of £110,000 to up to £120,000 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 (see below)

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