Cyber Security Director – UK London based - Hybrid
About the Role
A leading technology services organization is building a modern, consulting-led Cyber Security practice and is seeking Director-level talent to help drive its growth. This senior leadership role will focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM), cyber regulatory readiness (including DORA), and secure cloud enablement. Ideal candidates will blend deep domain expertise with commercial acumen and a strong ability to engage C-level stakeholders across large enterprise clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-evolving business at a pivotal stage, contributing to the transformation of a traditional technology player into a next-generation strategic partner. You’ll be joining a team at the forefront of that change.
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on secure cloud adoption strategies, ensuring IAM and cyber resilience are foundational to digital transformation initiatives.
Lead the delivery of complex security transformation programmes, with a focus on IAM and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as DORA and NIS2.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and boards, effectively translating technical risk into strategic business implications.
Drive business development efforts—shaping propositions, building strong relationships, and winning new engagements.
Support the growth of the Cyber Resiliency, Network & Edge Security practice by recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and build a visible presence in the market through industry events, published content, and collaboration.
Assist in expanding offshore delivery capabilities and optimizing delivery models.
Bring industry-specific insight—particularly across financial services, insurance, and utilities—to inform and shape client solutions.
Qualifications and Skills
Extensive experience in cyber security, preferably gained within a consulting or advisory environment.
Deep knowledge of cyber regulations and experience operationalising compliance and readiness.
Proven expertise in IAM—whether through programme implementation, framework advisory, or digital identity enablement in cloud environments.
Strong commercial skills with a proven ability to shape, sell, and win large-scale engagements.
Experience engaging at the senior executive and board level; excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Energetic, collaborative, and driven by the challenge of building and scaling something new.
Brings a strong professional network and/or a team—or demonstrates clear potential to build one.
Benefits
£150,000 - £190,000 + bonus
£6,500 Car allowance