Director of Security

Director of Infosec | Hybrid, London (2 days P/W) | £120,000

Location: London – hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Benefits: 25 days holiday, life assurance (4x salary), private pension, healthcare cash plan and additional benefits.

Switch Tech Talent is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Information Security to join a growing software house.

This is a senior leadership position where you'll take ownership of the security strategy, helping the business grow while ensuring security is embedded across its people, processes and technology.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading and developing the wider information security strategy across the Group.
• Building a strong security culture through awareness, training and engagement.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders and the Board on security strategy and risk.
• Overseeing application, infrastructure, cloud and endpoint security.
• Managing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and incident response.
• Driving compliance across GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and ISO 27001.
• Managing third-party risk, security due diligence and M&A integration.
• Establishing governance around the use of emerging AI technologies.
• Taking ownership of internal IT security, access management and device protection.

What we're looking for:

Someone who can combine strategic security leadership with a hands‑on understanding of the technical landscape. You'll be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders while also ensuring the right security practices and controls are implemented across the business.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the security function and have a real influence on how security evolves across the Group.

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