Summary: The Cyber Security Program Lead will enhance the cybersecurity and operational resilience framework for regulated payments entities. This role involves leading technology and security programs, managing risk exposure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaboration with internal teams to strengthen security processes and improve business continuity measures is essential. The position is a contract role lasting 8-9 months with the option to extend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the cybersecurity framework for regulated payments entities.
• Oversee risk exposure, remediation, and compliance with operational resilience regulations.
• Lead business continuity planning, testing, and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal, security, and business teams to align on security strategies.
• Provide training and briefings to stakeholders and leadership.

Key Skills:

• 6+ years in IT Risk Management, Information Security, or IT Audit in financial/tech sectors.
• 3+ years in Information Security (CISSP, CISM preferred).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC2) and regulatory requirements (PSD2, DORA/ORA).
• Expertise in IT security technologies, network protocols, and cloud security.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Salary (Rate): 750

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT