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Head of Security
| Posting date: | 06 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £102000-120000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV7 9JU |
| Company: | Cadent Gas Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1570-43157271 |
Summary
Cadent Gas Ltd
Job Purpose
As a Head of Security ,we are looking for someone who can develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy encompassing information, cyber, operational, and physical security, aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements. The hired person will advise senior leaders on mitigating security risks, foster innovation within a secure environment, and drive the security strategy to ensure focus, excellence, and functional value. Additionally, they will serve as an inspirational leader, exceeding service delivery expectations, establish a compliant framework that meets regulatory and statutory requirements, and promote a culture of health and safety.The role also includes enhancing security maturity across all areas, including information, cyber, physical, and personal security.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Transformational programme team to ensure the successful delivery of the security programme.
- Providing security services across Cadent, interfacing to the overall IT department
- Promote, implement, and maintain the Cyber Security Strategy, including policy and standards framework, and conduct information security risk analysis and management.
- Coordinate security efforts across Cadent, act as the central point of contact for cyber security advice, and undertake security audits.
- Enhance cyber security awareness among employees, manage NIS compliance documentation, report incidents, and facilitate communication with regulators.
- Relevant interfaces at regulatory bodies including DESNZ and Ofgem to ensure alignment with Cyber Security requirements.
Skills and Experience
- CISSP / CSX-P certified with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, 1779, BS 7799, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS, and CAF regulations.
- Proven success in defining and delivering a Cyber Security strategy in a large, complex organization with a mix of legacy and new technology.
- Significant experience in information and physical security, with a track record of liaising at all business levels.
- Understanding of access control systems, penetration testing, vulnerability management, operational technology security, physical security, and personal security.
Job Purpose
As a Head of Security ,we are looking for someone who can develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy encompassing information, cyber, operational, and physical security, aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements. The hired person will advise senior leaders on mitigating security risks, foster innovation within a secure environment, and drive the security strategy to ensure focus, excellence, and functional value. Additionally, they will serve as an inspirational leader, exceeding service delivery expectations, establish a compliant framework that meets regulatory and statutory requirements, and promote a culture of health and safety.The role also includes enhancing security maturity across all areas, including information, cyber, physical, and personal security.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Transformational programme team to ensure the successful delivery of the security programme.
- Providing security services across Cadent, interfacing to the overall IT department
- Promote, implement, and maintain the Cyber Security Strategy, including policy and standards framework, and conduct information security risk analysis and management.
- Coordinate security efforts across Cadent, act as the central point of contact for cyber security advice, and undertake security audits.
- Enhance cyber security awareness among employees, manage NIS compliance documentation, report incidents, and facilitate communication with regulators.
- Relevant interfaces at regulatory bodies including DESNZ and Ofgem to ensure alignment with Cyber Security requirements.
Skills and Experience
- CISSP / CSX-P certified with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, 1779, BS 7799, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS, and CAF regulations.
- Proven success in defining and delivering a Cyber Security strategy in a large, complex organization with a mix of legacy and new technology.
- Significant experience in information and physical security, with a track record of liaising at all business levels.
- Understanding of access control systems, penetration testing, vulnerability management, operational technology security, physical security, and personal security.
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