Head of Security Information Security

Opus Recruitment Solutions LtdLondonreedpublished 10/16/2026
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Your tasks

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and strengthen a modern security function. This is a hands-on contract, working closely with the CTO and engineering teams to embed security across the product lifecycle.

  • Own and evolve the information security strategy.
  • Lead ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR and PCI DSS compliance.
  • Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps across engineering.
  • Drive security improvements through AI, automation and technical controls.
  • Lead security risk, threat modelling, vulnerability management and incident response.
  • Oversee third-party/supplier security and operational security controls.
  • Partner with SOC and engineering teams to improve detection and response.
  • Support client assurance and security audits.

Requirements

Experience required

  • CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS and GDPR.
  • Proven leadership across information security, cyber risk or assurance.
  • Strong technical understanding of cloud, application, network, endpoint and data security.
  • Experience with SIEM/SOC, vulnerability management and incident response.
  • Strong stakeholder management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.