SSES Cyber Security Lead
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to provide strategic direction and operational leadership across a complex technology and information security environment. This role will be responsible for strengthening cyber resilience, protecting critical systems and data, and ensuring that security practices support business objectives while meeting regulatory and industry requirements. You will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of security policies, standards, controls and risk management frameworks.
Key responsibilities will include overseeing security operations, vulnerability management, threat monitoring, incident response and security assurance activities. You will assess emerging threats, coordinate responses to cyber incidents, and ensure that lessons learned are translated into measurable improvements. The role will also involve managing penetration testing, access controls, security architecture reviews, third-party risk assessments and compliance activities. You will work closely with technology, risk, legal, audit and business stakeholders to embed secure-by-design principles across projects, services and day-to-day operations.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in cyber security leadership, information security governance or a closely related discipline, with a strong understanding of security frameworks, risk methodologies and applicable data protection requirements. Experience leading incident response, security transformation or enterprise-wide control improvements is highly desirable. You should be confident communicating technical risks to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and building effective relationships across diverse teams. Relevant professional qualifications or certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent experience, would be advantageous. A proactive, analytical and collaborative approach is essential, together with the ability to prioritise effectively in a changing threat landscape.
SSES Cyber Security Lead
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