CrawlJobs Logo

Head of IT Security

United Kingdom, Birmingham, Leeds, London · Job Posted June 29, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We are looking for a senior IT security leader to define, implement and assure our information and cyber security posture across the firm. This is a new leadership role with broad responsibility for security strategy, standards, controls and services, operating at a level aligned to CISO capability. You will lead a proactive, risk-based approach to security, ensuring it is embedded into technology design, delivery and operations. Working closely with Governance & Risk, Architecture & Data, Platforms and Operations, you will help protect the firm against evolving threats while enabling secure innovation and service delivery.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and implement security strategy, standards and controls aligned to ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and the firm’s wider data, AI and innovation strategies
  • Oversee security operations, monitoring, detection and response across areas such as SOC, SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management and incident response
  • Embed security by design into projects, change and solution architecture, including identity, endpoint, cloud, network, email and secure remote access controls
  • Work with Governance & Risk to maintain and improve the ISMS, support audits and ensure regulatory and client expectations are met
  • Provide clear reporting on security posture, risks, incidents and improvement plans to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Promote a strong security culture through awareness, training and practical guidance on secure behaviours

Requirements

  • Senior IT security leadership experience, ideally with exposure to CISO-level responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of security operations, identity and access management, cloud and network security, endpoint protection, email security and modern models such as Zero Trust / ZTNA
  • Experience working with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and recognised security frameworks such as CIS Controls or NIST
  • The ability to translate risk and compliance requirements into practical controls, services and improvement plans
  • Experience managing teams, vendors and managed security services, ideally in a SaaS-focused professional services environment
  • Clear communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex security topics to senior stakeholders, technical teams and external parties
  • A pragmatic, outcome-focused and forward-looking approach, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure

What we offer

  • Inclusive employer
  • reasonable adjustments to application and interview process

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Head of IT Security

8 matching positions

Head of IT & Security

As Head of IT & Security at Dexory, you will own and drive the strategy, executi...
Location
Location
Wallingford
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
dexory.com Logo
Dexory Using
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (Head of IT, IT Director or equivalent) in a high-growth mid-sized technology company (100–500 employees) or scaling organisation
  • Strong background managing IT infrastructure for a high-technology company (servers, workstations, network, cloud, endpoints), service delivery, onboarding/off-boarding, vendor management and IT budgeting
  • Solid experience in IT security and compliance: risk assessment, incident management, identity & access management, policy formulation, and experience with relevant standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC1/SOC2, GDPR)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills – able to translate business needs into IT/security solutions and influence senior leadership
  • Strong team leadership and people development experience: building and managing teams (internal and via partners) across IT and security disciplines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to present to senior management, articulate trade-offs and make strategic decisions
  • A proactive, results-driven mindset, comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Define and execute the IT strategy in alignment with business objectives: infrastructure (on-premises, cloud, hybrid), end-user computing, collaboration tools, service desk and lifecycle management
  • Define and own the IT security & compliance strategy: policies, controls, risk frameworks, audits, vendor assessment, incident response, identity & access management and data governance
  • Manage the IT / Security budget and vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service delivery for employees across multiple teams and countries
  • Lead the IT onboarding and off-boarding processes: ensure every new team member is provisioned with the right systems, access rights, collaboration tools, security training, and that existing team members are properly de-provisioned
  • Ensure the operational stability of the IT estate: network, servers, endpoints, cloud services, backups, disaster recovery, patching, monitoring – while maintaining high service levels across the business
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Heads of Departments (Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, Product) to ensure their systems and workflows are supported, secure and scalable
  • Build, lead and mentor the IT & security team and managed service partners – drive a culture of service, reliability, security awareness and proactive innovation
  • Monitor and report on key metrics/KPIs: uptime, service desk performance, security incident rate, audit/compliance status, cost per user, vendor performance
  • Lead incident response and business continuity planning: coordinate investigation of security incidents, implement corrective actions and ensure resilience of systems and processes
  • Stay up-to-date with current and emerging technologies, threats and regulatory requirements relevant to our sector and growth stage
What we offer
What we offer
  • Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
  • Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
  • 25 holidays per year
  • Full meals onsite in Wallingford
  • Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of IT Platform & Services

As Head of IT Platform & Services, you will ensure that Brainlab's IT foundation...
Location
Location
Germany , Munich
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
brainlab.com Logo
Brainlab
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of professional IT experience, with at least 5 years in an IT leadership role
  • Proven track record managing IT infrastructure and services in a complex, international environment
  • Expertise in ITSM, fitSM and/or other frameworks & standards
  • Experience with ISO 27001 incl. audit processes
  • Good background in network technologies, cloud infrastructure, and workplace management
  • Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint security, identity management, and Zero Trust concepts
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g. Jira Service Management), automation and monitoring platforms
  • Demonstrated success leading IT teams
  • Strong service orientation with a customer-first mindset
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Ensure that Brainlab's IT foundation is reliable, secure, and scalable — enabling our global workforce to work efficiently across 25 locations worldwide
  • Lead the Service Desk, Network, Infrastructure, and Workplace teams, setting the standard for IT service excellence while driving strategic initiatives in IT security and compliance
  • Steer, coordinate and support a group of senior team leads
  • Report to the leader of the Global IT Division, being a key member of the D&IT leadership team
What we offer
What we offer
  • A mutually-supportive, international team
  • Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology
  • 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
  • Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany
  • Bike leasing via cooperation partner 'BikeLeasing'
  • Parking garage and safe underground bike storage
  • Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes
  • Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym
  • Regular after work, team, and company events
  • Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of IT

We're looking for Head of IT to join our Binariks team. As Head of IT, you will ...
Location
Location
Ukraine , Lviv
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
binariks.com Logo
Binariks
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in IT leadership, IT management, or senior system administration roles
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Strong self-management and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
  • Hands-on experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
  • Experience with monitoring and observability systems such as Zabbix, Wazuh and Grafana
  • Strong networking knowledge and experience with infrastructure vendors such as Fortinet and Aruba Networks
  • Experience supporting corporate users and office infrastructure
  • Experience working with IT vendors and procurement processes
  • Experience with MDM and endpoint management systems such as ManageEngine Endpoint Central
  • Experience with BitLocker, FileVault, endpoint protection, firewall management and backup systems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and implement the IT strategy aligned with business and engineering needs
  • Define department goals, priorities, and technology roadmaps
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of IT systems and services
  • Oversee office IT infrastructure, networks, end-user devices, cloud services, and internal systems
  • Maintain and improve IT processes, documentation, and operational standards
  • Plan and manage IT budgets, licenses, and technology investments
  • Manage system administrators, support engineers, and infrastructure specialists
  • Organize task planning, delegation, prioritization, and performance evaluation
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, HR, finance, legal, and business teams
  • Manage corporate IT infrastructure, including networking, monitoring, endpoint management, and office systems
What we offer
What we offer
  • 18 days of paid annual leave
  • 10 sick leaves
  • Additional days off for special occasions
  • Medical Care
  • Health check-up
  • Play Room
  • IT Cluster membership
  • Business Trip
  • Tech Talks
  • Training & Conferences
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of IT Risk Officer for APAC-ME

The Information Technology Risk Office (ITRO), within Risk Management and Contro...
Location
Location
Singapore , Singapour
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
credit-agricole.com Logo
Crédit Agricole
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
  • Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM (preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or risk management within the financial sector
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in APAC-ME Region, with experience managing regulatory interactions
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite leaders and board members
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide resilience initiatives
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, managing crises and business disruptions with a structured and strategic approach
  • Expected to work with stakeholders from different time zone (Asia, NY, London, Paris)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Contribute to Group and Regional ICT risk management by monitoring and reporting ICT risk levels across local and regional information systems and processes
  • Prepare ICT risk reporting for management and governance bodies
  • Provide a local vision for ICT risk deliverables, reflecting regional IT environments and operational realities
  • Support alignment of ICT risks with business strategy and risk appetite
  • Perform and coordinate annual ICT risk assessments and IT Risk Self‑Assessments (IT Radar)
  • Ensure full coverage of all nine ICT risk domains
  • Monitor emerging ICT risks related to technology evolution, operational changes, suppliers, or incidents
  • Identify early indications of material risks or potential risk appetite breaches
  • Perform regulatory watch on ICT‑related regulations and supervisory expectations (e.g. MAS TRM, HKMA)
  • Analyse regulatory requirements and identify gaps against existing ICT risk practices
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of IT

We're seeking a dynamic Head of IT to join our team. As Head of IT, you will lea...
Location
Location
Ukraine , Lviv
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
binariks.com Logo
Binariks
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in IT leadership, IT management, or senior system administration roles
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience managing or mentoring technical teams
  • Strong self-management and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
  • Hands-on experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
  • Experience with monitoring and observability systems such as: Zabbix
  • Wazuh
  • Grafana
  • Strong networking knowledge and experience with infrastructure vendors such as: Fortinet
  • Aruba Networks
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • IT Strategy & Operations: Develop and implement the IT strategy aligned with business and engineering needs
  • Define department goals, priorities, and technology roadmaps
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of IT systems and services
  • Oversee office IT infrastructure, networks, end-user devices, cloud services, and internal systems
  • Maintain and improve IT processes, documentation, and operational standards
  • Plan and manage IT budgets, licenses, and technology investments
  • Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team
  • Manage system administrators, support engineers, and infrastructure specialists
  • Organize task planning, delegation, prioritization, and performance evaluation
  • Support team growth, motivation, and knowledge sharing
What we offer
What we offer
  • 18 days of paid annual leave
  • 10 sick leaves
  • Additional days off for special occasions
  • Medical Care
  • Health check-up
  • Play Room
  • IT Cluster membership
  • Business Trip
  • Tech Talks
  • Training & Conferences
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of Security Engineering

My client are looking for a senior security engineering leader to shape and scal...
Location
Location
Portugal , Lisbon
Salary
Salary:
100000.00 EUR / Year
signifytechnology.com Logo
Signify Technology
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years’ experience in security engineering or broader information security roles
  • Experience leading and developing technical security teams
  • Strong hands-on background in cloud security (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts and controls
  • Experience with detection, monitoring, or security operations tooling
  • Knowledge of modern infrastructure (containers, cloud-native environments)
  • Experience working closely with engineering and DevOps teams
  • Ability to design and implement scalable security solutions
  • Strong communication skills in English
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead, mentor and grow a team of security engineers across multiple domains
  • Set priorities and drive delivery against a defined security engineering roadmap
  • Promote a culture of ownership, pragmatism, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align security initiatives with business risk
  • Own and evolve the organisation’s security architecture and core tooling
  • Design secure, scalable solutions across cloud-native and hybrid environments
  • Evaluate and rationalise security technologies, ensuring effectiveness and simplicity
  • Contribute directly to technical problem-solving and key design decisions
  • Define and enforce security standards across cloud platforms and infrastructure
  • Support secure design of containerised and distributed systems
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of IT

R.Power is a leading independent renewable energy producer in Poland and other E...
Location
Location
Poland , Warsaw
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
rpower.energy Logo
R.Power S.A.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the IT area
  • Knowledge of system and network environments
  • Experience in cybersecurity or data protection
  • Knowledge of IT security standards
  • Experience working with IT processes
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • Experience in business process automation
  • English language proficiency at minimum B2 level
  • Analytical thinking skills and good work organization
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Managing, developing, and optimizing the IT environment
  • Coordinating cooperation with external IT service providers
  • Managing IT projects and ensuring their timely delivery
  • Responsibility for cybersecurity and data protection within the organization
  • Developing and overseeing IT security policies, standards, and best practices
  • Planning and controlling the IT budget
  • Cooperating with business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions
  • Building and developing a strategy for business process automation
  • Identifying and implementing solutions that increase efficiency (workflows, low-code/no-code tools, integrations)
  • Supporting digitalization and the development of reporting tools and information flow
What we offer
What we offer
  • Work in a leading company in the renewable energy sector in Poland and Europe
  • Opportunity for temporary relocation and work from another R.Power office in Europe
  • Training program for employees at all organizational levels
  • Attractive employee benefits package including Luxmed medical care and a Multisport card
  • Hybrid work (4 days in the office + 1 day remotely)
  • Integration and sports budgets
  • Modern office near the Politechnika metro station with a well-equipped kitchen
  • Positive atmosphere, growth, and good relationships
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting

The Head of Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting is accountable for the leader...
Location
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
admiralgroup.co.uk Logo
Admiral Group Plc
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 4+ years proven experience managing a 24/7 SOC within a large enterprise environment
  • Demonstrated line management experience of SOC Leads and Analysts
  • Strong background in security investigations, triage, and escalation
  • Experience leading or establishing proactive threat hunting
  • Practical experience implementing AI, SOAR, and automation within SOC operations
  • Understanding of modern threat actor tradecraft
  • Ability to balance SLA performance with investigation quality and analyst wellbeing
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  • Experience operating in regulated UK environments (e.g. financial services)
  • Experience delivering SOC maturity transformation
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage the delivery of a global, follow-the-sun SOC operation aligned to enterprise risk and business priorities
  • Own SOC KPIs, SLAs, and quality metrics, ensuring performance targets are met without compromising investigation depth
  • Ensure robust triage, escalation, and handover processes are consistently applied
  • Maintain strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness
  • Own the continuous tuning and optimisation of detection rules to reduce false positives and improve signal quality
  • Provide line management, direction, and coaching to SOC Leads, ensuring consistent operational standards across all shifts
  • Set clear objectives, performance measures, and development plans for SOC Leads
  • Build a high-performing, resilient SOC culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure effective workforce planning, shift coverage, and succession planning within a 24/7 operating model
  • Work with other cross functional leaders/teams to implement efficient business processes and support the overall maturity of the Cyber function
What we offer
What we offer
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
  • Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
  • Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
  • Financial & Mortgage Advice
  • 24-Hour Ecare
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Flexible Working
  • Simply Health
  • Private Health Cover
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right