Our client, a leading player in the technology and retail sector, is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Strategist to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of all IT implementations, particularly in the face of increasing cyber threats.

• Develop and Maintain Security Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive security data and tooling strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate Security Tools and Technologies: Evaluate and integrate appropriate security tools and technologies to enhance the organisation's overall security posture.
• Manage Security Standards and Principles: Own and manage the group technical security standards and principles, ensuring their adherence across all IT activities.
• Develop Security Roadmaps: Develop and deliver security roadmaps and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Identify and Mitigate Security Risks: Identify and mitigate potential security risks and vulnerabilities within systems and applications.
• Manage Security Partnerships: Manage relationships with key security partners and technology providers, including Cyber Insurance.
• Support IT Teams: Support Networks and Infrastructure teams with effective security designs such as firewalls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems.
• Design Security Safeguards: Design security safeguards for the organisation's platforms.
• Act as Security Technology Design Authority: Act as Security Technology Design Authority and approver at relevant Architectural Governance Boards.
• Facilitate Audits: Facilitate audit processes to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Mentor Cybersecurity Team: Mentor analysts and other members of the overarching cybersecurity function.

• Proven Cybersecurity Experience: Proven professional experience in IT/cybersecurity.
• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Good knowledge of the cyber security industry, products, and service trends.
• Threat Mitigation: Extensive knowledge of current cyber security threat types and mitigation controls.
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of standards such as NIST, MITRE, OWASP.
• Technical Background: Strong technical background in areas like Microsoft, Unix, Oracle, SAP, Cloud, Digital, Networks.
• Communication Skills: Capability of discussing technical security issues in a non-technical manner.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of the business relevance of security risks.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach with the confidence to drive discussions and decision-making.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage competing demands and work under pressure.
• Language Skills: High flexibility and willingness to travel as required.