Chief Information Security Officer/CISO - Higher Education

Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. It would be ideal if you had experience in the Higher Education space but sectors such as Charity, Research andamp; Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be considered.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation''s cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement.The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of existing security operations while driving strategic improvements across the wider security function.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive leadership for the information and cyber security function.Develop and execute a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business and organisational objectives.Lead cyber governance, risk management and security assurance activities.Oversee operational security capabilities, including management of a third-party SOC and associated ..... full job details .....