Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Summary: The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role at Summer-Browning Associates involves leading security initiatives for a public sector client, focusing on assessing and improving the security posture and compliance of sensitive information assets. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week on-site in East Kilbride, and is initially for twelve months with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will possess active security clearance and extensive experience in executive security leadership within regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rapidly assess the current security posture, operating model, services, and priorities.
• Maintain effective governance and compliance.
• Support secure product-centric delivery.
• Identify practical improvements to strengthen protection of highly sensitive information assets.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an executive security leadership role.
• Industry experience in a highly regulated environment or within His Majesty's Government (HMG).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, and/or NCSC guidance).
• Experience in security risk management & security architecture.
• Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent) - Desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: East Kilbride

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride (x3 days per week onsite)

About the role: You will be responsible for rapidly assessing the current security posture, operating model, services, and priorities; maintaining effective governance and compliance; supporting secure product-centric delivery; and identifying practical improvements that strengthen protection of highly sensitive information assets.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC or DV clearance and have a strong background in providing CISO support, with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an executive security leadership role, demonstrating strategic impact and operational excellence.
• Industry experience in a highly regulated environment, or within His Majesty's Government (HMG).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, and/or NCSC guidance), security risk management & security architecture.
• Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent) - Desirable