Director of Corporate Information Security
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £120,000 to £150,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Towcester, NN12 8EQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2934 |
Summary
We are seeking a Director of Corporate Information Security to lead and strengthen cybersecurity operations across a global hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mature a Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage a team of security analysts and engineers
Oversee security operations across on-prem IT, manufacturing systems, cloud (AWS), and enterprise SaaS platforms
Drive incident detection, response, vulnerability management, and system hardening
Own and continuously improve incident response, escalation playbooks, and security awareness programs
Partner with IT, cloud, and operations teams to ensure coordinated security monitoring and remediation
Report on risk, incidents, and SOC performance to senior leadership
Align security operations with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
Key Skills
Extensive experience in cybersecurity operations and SOC leadership
Proven ability to manage and mentor technical security teams
Strong knowledge of hybrid infrastructures and enterprise security tools (SIEM, EDR, network security)
Confident communicator, able to translate technical risk into business impact
Experience in manufacturing, OT, ICS, or regulated environments is advantageous
Requirements
Eight years in cybersecurity, with several years in a leadership role
Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, AWS Security) are beneficial