IT Security Governance Lead

The Company:

My client are a global player in the Media and Entertainment industry. Due to their commitment to excellence in safeguarding their assets and enhancing their cybersecurity measures worldwide they are recruiting for an IT Security Governance Lead to join their London team.

The Role:

As the Lead for IT Security Governance Team, you'll spearhead cybersecurity initiatives across our London / New York regions. Reporting to the Managing Director, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance, you'll oversee a team of three to five and ensure the implementation of robust security policies, standards, and guidelines. Your strategic vision will align risk profiles with business objectives, driving continuous evaluation and enhancement of our security posture.

• Recruit, retain, and manage a qualified security team to safeguard company assets.
• Develop and maintain global cybersecurity policies aligned with industry standards (ISO 27001, CobiT, NIST).
• Implement and uphold an ISMS governance framework in compliance with ISO27001.
• Establish and maintain a Risk Management Framework.
• Lead the Policy and Standards Review Committee to provide strategic security direction.
• Manage information security risk identification, mitigation, and acceptance processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Business teams to establish a vendor security risk management program.
• Implement an enterprise-wide client security requirements program to address client needs and ensure compliance.

Your Profile:

To apply for this role you will have 8+ years within an IT Security Governance position. Your expertise spans certifications like CISSP, CISM, or equivalent, coupled with a deep understanding of IT risk and cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and COBIT. You will be an excellent communicator and be comfortable liaising with senior level stakeholders across the business. Based on the internation scope of the role, you will need to be flexible with your working schedule and be willing to work late where necessary to serve your colleagues in other countries.

Salary & Benefits:

• £110,000 - £140,000
• 25 days annual leave
• 3 days a week in the office

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