Head of Data Security

2 weeks ago


City of London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Head of Data Security

Salary - £(Apply online only)k + 20-30% Bonus + Benefits

Location - London (required in office 2 day per week)

Brand new role with a Global Financial Services firm, who are hiring for a Head of Data Security to work with their wider technical cyber security teams to ensure the data they are handling and managing is secure.

They are looking for someone from a technical background with experience leading Data Security initiatives and can take a holistic view of their Encryption, Endpoint Security, Database Security and more general DLP tooling (Purview); ensuring they are all working cohesively

This is a pivotal role sits at the heart of their Security strategy where you can truly shape and affect how the Data Security program is built and delivered, whilst working alongside a global team of genuine Cyber Security industry leaders; for an organization at the centre of one of the most highly regulated industries

Key Responsibilities:

Work with global Cyber Security leadership team to define and deliver the global Data Security Management strategy; in line with the wider Info/Cyber Security strategy.
Assess and understand where all information assets lie and where they are being utilized, ensuring all operational security teams have the resources (technical and process) for effective data security management.
Lead the testing on current data security controls to understand and recommend improvements.
Translate relevant security directives, guidelines and standards into actionable advice for the CISO and wider C-Suite.

Key Requirements:

Strong technical background with a breadth of knowledge across various operational security topics covering DLP (Purview knowledge a bonus), Encryption, Endpoint/Database Security, etc.
Experience developing and delivering strategic security roadmaps, particularly those dedicated to Data Security management.
In-depth knowledge of security governance standards and legislation, and how Data Security feeds into them.
Ability to influence and face off with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business risks.Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position. Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for all live vacancies (lawharveyjobs)



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