At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security strategy and protect critical services in a complex environment.
- Company: Large public sector organisation focused on modernising security capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, public sector pension, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence major investment decisions and drive digital transformation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing cyber resilience and shaping security strategies.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in cyber security leadership and strategic planning.
The predicted salary is between 105000 - 105000 £ per year.
Your new company Hays Technology are working with a large public sector organisation seeking an experienced cyber and technology leader to strengthen its cyber resilience, modernise security capabilities and protect critical services within a highly complex operational environment.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a senior cyber security professional with responsibility for organisation-wide cyber resilience, information security, technology risk and secure digital transformation. Operating at executive level, you will shape security strategy, influence major investment decisions and ensure critical systems, data and services remain protected against an evolving threat landscape.
Alongside leading cyber security, you will provide oversight of key technology functions, ensuring security principles are embedded across infrastructure, cloud platforms, supplier ecosystems, digital programmes and service operations.
What this role involves:
- Defining and delivering an enterprise-wide cyber security and resilience strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
- Acting as the senior escalation point for cyber incidents, security risks and operational resilience challenges.
- Leading the development of disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber recovery capabilities.
Director of Cyber Security employer: Hays Technology
As a leading public sector organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, a robust public sector pension, and opportunities for hybrid working, we empower our team to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact on the community's cyber resilience and security capabilities.
