Chief Information Security Officer

3 weeks ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC Full time
Job Title: Chief Security Officer

The Head of Cyber Security plays a pivotal role in ensuring the overall security of TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC. You will support the business by defining a clear security strategy, defining key security objectives aligned to TalkTalk Business goals.

Working cross-functionally, you will establish and maintain the security governance framework, ensuring all key stakeholders across the Executive Leadership Team have visibility of the business security posture and security roadmap. You will leverage key partner/supplier relationships to define performance measures required by the business across all security services, covering areas such as security risk management, operations, and penetration testing.

With responsibility for the implementation of the cyber security roadmap, you will ensure security services are cost-optimised and offer value to the business. You will support the business to maintain compliance with relevant legislative requirements such as the Telecommunications Security Act and the Investigatory Powers Act, along with broader compliance programmes such as ISO27001.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop a clear security strategy for TalkTalk and have a multi-year plan in place to deliver the strategy.
  2. Lead security governance committees, including those at Exco and Board level, to ensure that cyber security is appropriately governed and managed.
  3. Manage the overall budget for security, ensuring security services are cost-optimised and deliver value to the business.
  4. Ensure that TalkTalk achieves compliance with various security regulatory standards such as PCI, ISO:27001, Cyber Essentials, and the Telecoms Security Act.
  5. Prepare security updates and reports for Senior Management, ELT, and the Board.
  6. Deliver regular security risk reporting to various security governance committees, including the Security Committee.
  7. Deliver Security Standards that support our Security Policies and Business needs.
  8. Ensure trusted 3rd party security suppliers are performing within SLA and act as a point of escalation.
  9. Manage the relationship with the regulator, suppliers, and industry partners concerning cyber security.
Preferred Experience:
  1. Senior leadership experience in information security and risk management.
  2. Experience with ISO27001, PCI, and other security compliance standards and working with auditors.
  3. Proven expertise in security governance and risk management methodologies, including leveraging best practice security frameworks such as the CIS Top 20 or NIST Cyber Security Framework.
  4. Experience in leading security risk management meetings, delegating responsibilities, and influencing people to take action to assist in the resolution of security risks.
  5. Solid understanding and applicable knowledge of technical security concepts across different security domains.
  6. Strong understanding of UK legislation such as the IP Act 2017, Telecoms Security Act, and Communications Act.
  7. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience.

As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customers we serve.



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