Pre-Sales Director (Cyberdefense)

My client, a leading cybersecurity business, is seeking a Pre-Sales Director (Cyberdefense) based in London and/or Kent.

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The company is part of a larger reputable group with a portfolio of clients across financial services, utilities, legal, and manufacturing sectors.

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1. Lead digital transition, transformation, and cloud-first strategies within the organization.

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2. Implement strategic roadmaps for IS/IT security restructuring projects, including frameworks such as ISO27001/2:2005/13 & DORA.

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3. Own strategic, operational, and tactical IT security and risk management, ensuring compliance with technical and legislative mandates.

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4. Manage large-scale security transformation and change programmes.

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5. Develop the company's external presence through public speaking at industry events and creating thought leadership content like whitepapers.

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6. Identify and explore opportunities and gaps in the cybersecurity market for sales and pre-sales activities.

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7. Create reference architectures tailored to vertical market needs based on group and UK capabilities.

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1. Experience in public speaking at industry conferences and events.

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2. Working knowledge of key cybersecurity technology partners such as Palo Alto, Microsoft, Zscaler, Splunk, or Cisco.

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3. Deep understanding and experience in at least one vertical sector: Banking & Finance, Energy & Utilities, or Manufacturing.

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4. Proven track record in developing cybersecurity consulting practices, especially in Enterprise Architecture, GRC, and Advisory services.

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5. Full P&L responsibility for Cyber Technology and/or Advisory Practices.

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6. Experience managing large security transformation projects.

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£140,000 – £160,000 plus significant bonus and benefits.

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EA First Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.

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