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Information Security Director
Application Deadline: 12 August 2025
Department: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Compensation: GBP 90,000 - GBP 110,000 / year
Description
Interim Infosec Director
Location: London / Hybrid Working
(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)
Contract: 6 Month Secondment / Interim
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)
Salary: GBP 90,000 - GBP 110,000 Depending on Experience
Please note that any same band moves will not pose any salary increase
Key Benefits
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* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
* 15% employer pension contribution
* Flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
* Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
The Role
Join us as our Interim Director of Information Security and play a critical role in strengthening the Bank's cyber resilience.
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced security leader to join our IT Operations team as Interim Director of Information Security. This is a high-impact, senior role, offering a unique opportunity to drive security strategy, lead a skilled team, and manage our external security partnerships during a 6-month secondment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Information Security professionals.
* Enhance the Bank's security posture through governance, assurance, architecture, and operations.
* Manage the relationship and performance of our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP).
* Oversee security operations including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting.
* Lead investigations, forensic analysis, and ensure lessons learned from incidents.
* Drive project delivery to mitigate key risks and ensure audit-readiness.
* Deliver effective risk assessments using the Bank's Risk Management Framework.
* Ensure cyber certifications, contracts, and SLAs are maintained and adhered to.
* Act as the main point of escalation for security issues, engaging with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
* Extensive experience in Information and Cyber Security, with strong strategic thinking and operational delivery.
* Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GovAssure.
* Proven leadership and people management skills in fast-paced environments.
* Experience in project delivery, risk management, and supplier negotiations.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, especially at senior leadership and government levels.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues into business terms.
Qualifications:
* Essential: CISSP or equivalent experience.
* Desirable: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project delivery qualifications.
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