Chief Information Security Officer – CISO

Marcus Donald are currently working with a globally known financial firm, based in Central London, looking for a CISO to head up the security team on a 6-month contract (with the view to extend or go permanent)

** Hybrid working: Two Days a Week in Liverpool Street Office **
** Competitive Day Rate, £1000 - £1100, Outside IR35 **

The role is an unique opportunity to build and shape the information security function within a rapidly scaling finance business. As the CISO, you will play a key role in overseeing, managing, and maintaining our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Security Certifications (ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials).

CISO – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage on security events and incidents that occur within the business
• Maintain information security processes and documentation in line with ISO 27001
• Contribute towards the annual budget and forecasting process for Infosec related items
• Working across the business to ensure that compliance with implemented standards and controls is maintained to acceptable levels
• Stay current on security trends and standards, including research of potential security enhancements and making strategic recommendations.
• Work alongside the IT manager to ensure ongoing maintenance, development, and future implementation of key IT security controls

CISO – Required:

• Experience in managing information security as the sole IS lead in the business
• Experience with InfoSec standards such as ISO 27001
• Experience developing, maintaining, and implementing an ISMS
• Experience building teams and influencing the wider business

This is a great opportunity for an experience leader within Information Security to potentially to take that step up into a C-Level role.

If you are interested, please apply, or reach out directly at awarren@marcusdonald.com as more information is available.