Chief Cyber Security Officer in London

Company culture

Transparity is a fast-growing IT company focusing on Microsoft Cloud based solutions. Our culture has an enviable reputation in the industry which we work hard to maintain. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment where our employees thrive based upon integrity, strong work ethic, a one‑team ethos, desire to learn and develop and a commitment to deliver unwavering service excellence to our customers, vendors and partners. Therefore, first and foremost we recruit with our cultural fit in mind.

Job Overview / Purpose

The Chief Cyber Security Officer is a key leadership role in ensuring our Cyber Security-based Professional and Managed Services deliver on its plan and develops effective and innovative products, services and solutions that meet the needs of customers, through a team of technically able resources. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team, ensuring resourcing requirements are able to meet the delivery of a first‑class experience to our customers and colleagues. You will oversee all areas of interaction with the Cyber Security team - from strategy to delivery - and will coordinate the collective capability of colleagues to support Transparity’s security posture and reputation as a leading Microsoft Cloud partner.

You will directly manage team members, establishing clear key performance outcomes that align to the commercial and operational targets set by the business. You will work closely with the CTO Office to review and monitor the performance of the Cyber Security resources and coordinate changes on an ongoing basis in the interest of continuous improvement. The role will require regular interaction with the Operations and Commercial teams to ensure that projects are structured and delivered as planned, and that good, effective communication is prioritised.

The Chief Cyber Security Officer will also be accountable to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the development and execution of the technical strategy relevant to the practice. You will input directly; with responsibility for proactively identifying and communicating opportunities for change and improvement, drawing on the experience and strengths of colleagues to support the initial and ongoing implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Practice Leadership
  • Define and execute the overall cyber security strategy, covering strategic, tactical, and operational objectives.
  • Lead the Cyber Security practice, ensuring it scales effectively while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and services—particularly within the Microsoft security ecosystem—to expand and mature the service portfolio.
  • Contribute to commercial and operational targets, ensuring services are both valuable to customers and sustainable for the business.
  • Hold P&L Responsibility for Cyber Security portfolio.
• Internal Security & Governance
  • Hold overall accountability for Transparity’s internal security posture.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to the Internal Security Manager.
  • Ensure organisational governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) standards are met and meaningfully embedded.
  • Own the internal security control roadmap, setting direction and tracking maturity improvements.
  • Act as Incident Response Lead, invoking the Cyber Incident Response Plan and leading senior‑level response activities.
  • Introduce and oversee tabletop exercises and attack simulations to improve organisational readiness.
  • Maintain ownership of relevant industry‑recognised security certifications, ensuring they reflect real capability.
• Cyber Service Creation & Delivery
  • Own the design, creation, and evolution of cyber security services, including Microsoft‑based offerings such as MXDR.
  • Provide senior oversight of operational delivery and cyber‑focused consultancy engagements.
  • Support pre‑sales activity, with technical accountability for proposals, scope, and assumptions.
  • Manage key supplier and partner relationships, ensuring they add genuine value, in particular building on the strong relationship Transparity have with Microsoft.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring services consistently meet expectations.
  • Stay informed on cyber threats and industry trends, translating insight into practical service improvements.
• People Leadership & Capability Development
  • Lead and develop senior members of the security practice.
  • Create an environment where wellbeing, development, and performance are actively supported.
  • Set clear expectations around behaviours, accountability, and decision‑making.
  • Identify skills gaps and succession risks, and support effective recruitment through agreed processes.
  • Ensure team availability and capability planning support stable service delivery.
  • Maintain an accurate skills matrix to support operational and commercial decisions.
  • Create and drive the adoption of a Secure by Default methodology across wider Technology business.
• Technology, Process & Thought Leadership
  • Define the technical strategy for the security practice, aligned to customer needs and business goals.
  • Own and evolve practice‑related products, services, and reference architectures.
  • Encourage innovation from within the practice and enable teams to improve capability and effectiveness.
  • Communicate security strategy clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide senior leadership on strategic pursuits and client engagements, as well as acting as an exec sponsor on key accounts.
  • Contribute to marketing and thought leadership activity through content, events, and customer engagement.
  • Represent Transparity in wider industry peer group engagements and initiatives.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in cyber security, ideally in a consultancy, managed services, or complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience setting and executing cyber security strategy across internal and customer‑facing contexts.
• Strong background in incident response, security governance, and risk management.
• Experience designing and delivering cyber security services that customers trust and value.
• Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to growth, margin, and service sustainability.
• Ability to operate confidently at board and executive level, translating cyber security risk into business‑relevant language.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience developing high‑performing teams.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft security technologies and how they are applied in real‑world environments.
• Calm, evidence‑based decision‑making under pressure.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and industry awareness.

Disability Confident

Transparity have a proactive attitude when it comes to looking after the wellbeing and inclusion of all our employees. We promote equal opportunities through our recruitment process and a positive, inclusive culture across the business which we are proud of. We are diverse in our approach to recruitment and recognise that talent comes in all different forms. The diversity in our team is what helps our business work so well.

Our Offering

In addition to a competitive salary, there are a number of benefits and perks we offer to say thank you for being a part of our journey:

• To work at a 3* World Class Best Company
• Flexibility over where you work with our Winning from Anywhere approach
• 25 days holiday
• Home working allowance paid monthly
• Winning from Anywhere allowance to help your set up at home
• 24/7 GP at hand
• Immediate 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme