Head of Information Security

Company: Barclay Simpson
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Location: London
Job Description:

Technical Head of Information Security required for financial services firm. The role will be both strategic and technically hands on as it’s a small function. What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support a small, global cybersecurity team.
  • Create and manage a strategic security plan aligned with company goals and ISO 27001.
  • Proactively identify and address security risks and threats.
  • Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents and breaches.
  • Conduct risk assessments, penetration tests, and other security evaluations.
  • Keep senior leadership updated on security posture and key metrics.
  • Build relationships with security leaders in similar firms to stay ahead of threats and trends.
  • Ensure compliance through audits and incident response exercises.
  • Collaborate with tech teams to ensure secure software and infrastructure.
  • Manage third-party security vendors and track their performance.
  • Run regular training to promote cybersecurity awareness across the company.

What You Bring

  • Experience leading high-performing global security teams.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, DORA).
  • Background in network, cloud (Azure), endpoint, and application security.
  • Experience building and running company-wide security programs.
  • Proven ability to handle real and simulated cybersecurity incidents.
  • Familiarity with security operations and forensic analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.

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Posted: April 19th, 2025