Job Description
The Company My client is a private equity owned legal firm who are growing exponentially. Due to this rapid expansion, they are scaling their technology function and are recruiting for a Head of Cyber Security to join their team and lead their security posture. The Role Define and execute the overall Cyber Security strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, manages risk, and supports the firm's rapid growth.
Oversee the Cyber Security function, including Security Operations, Incident Response, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) specialists, providing leadership, mentorship, and effective resource allocation. Establish and enforce a robust security governance framework, including policies and procedures for information security, risk management, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS if applicable). Manage and continuously improve the firm's security architecture and controls across all domains: network, cloud (SaaS/IaaS), endpoints, and applications.
Lead the Incident Response and Disaster Recovery programs, ensuring capabilities are tested, effective, and ready to mitigate the impact of security breaches. Drive security awareness and training programs across the organization to champion a security-first culture and reduce human-centric risk. Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, IT, and legal teams to embed security b...