Director of Cybersecurity in Hammersmith

Hansen Technologies is a leading global provider of software and services that enable organisations to transform customer experiences and streamline critical business processes. With a rich history of innovation and a footprint that spans over 80 countries, Hansen empowers utilities, energy, and communications companies to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to excellence, customer focus, and collaborative culture makes Hansen a place where passionate professionals can make a meaningful impact, drive real change, and help shape the future of industries worldwide.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Hansen prides itself on celebrating diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, even extending this to how we work with our customers, partners, and suppliers. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments or accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Why This Role Matters

Lead, Protect, Innovate, and Inspire. At Hansen, we enable and empower our customers to deliver essential services through our innovative software solutions. As Senior Manager – Security, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Hansen’s global operations and driving security excellence across our organization. This is more than a security role—it’s a leadership position at the heart of Hansen’s global security strategy. You’ll manage a diverse team, lead incident response, and influence how we adopt cutting-edge technologies to protect critical infrastructure. Your work will directly shape how Hansen maintains security, compliance, and customer confidence worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Security Strategy: Translate the security roadmap into measurable operational initiatives and monitor progress.
• Lead Global Teams: Mentor and manage a dispersed team, setting SMART goals and fostering high performance.
• Manage Risk: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate business risks across the organization.
• Respond to Incidents: Coordinate stakeholders during cyber incidents or crises, ensuring timely resolution within SLAs.
• Engage Customers: Represent Hansen’s security capability to clients and respond to security-related inquiries.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIS2) and interface with auditors.
• Innovate: Lead evaluations of security tools and adopt Hansen’s AI-first approach to enhance processes.
• Governance Leadership: Chair IT & Security governance forums and maintain robust reporting mechanisms.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in security operations, engineering, architecture, and GRC.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks and security controls in IT systems.
• Experience managing global teams and leading security initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex security concepts clearly.
• University degree in relevant fields; security certifications (GIAC, AWS, Azure, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

Benefits and Perks

Join us for a rewarding career with competitive compensation, leave entitlements, health coverage, and financial security. Enjoy work-life balance, growth, and recognition for your exceptional performance. Our team will unveil the intricacies of our benefit package during the selection process.