Cyber Transformation Lead - Security-cleared
Posted 1 day ago by Parker Shaw
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Cheshire - 40% on-site, UK
Summary: The role of Cyber Transformation Lead involves providing interim expertise to enhance cyber security transformation efforts under the guidance of the Deputy CISO. The position focuses on developing and implementing cyber policies, improving security culture, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The appointed individual will also oversee assurance activities and contribute to incident readiness at a senior level. This role is critical for supporting the Cyber Security & Information Assurance function in meeting statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as an internal cyber advisor aligned with strategy and organisational objectives.
- Lead/coordinate the resolution of complex/high profile cyber issues and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Develop, refresh, and embed cyber policies, standards, and procedures; track adoption/compliance.
- Provide portfolio oversight and RAG reporting; escalate and drive remediation of misalignments.
- Conduct horizon scanning and brief leadership on implications and recommendations.
- Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in cyber security policies and standards.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience in portfolio oversight and reporting.
- Ability to conduct horizon scanning and provide strategic recommendations.
- Knowledge of cyber profession standards and HR/L&D collaboration.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Cheshire
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Our client requires interim expertise to accelerate strategic cyber security transformation in support of the Deputy CISO and the Cyber Security & Information Assurance function. The appointed ASW will support the development and implementation of cyber policies and standards, uplift security culture and awareness, establish cyber profession standards, oversee portfolio alignment to strategy, deliver horizon scanning and leadership briefings, support assurance activities, and contribute to senior level incident readiness, all aligned to strategy and statutory obligations.
Scope
- Act as an internal cyber advisor aligned with strategy and organisational objectives.
- Lead/coordinate the resolution of complex/high profile cyber issues and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Develop, refresh, and embed cyber policies, standards, and procedures; track adoption/compliance.
- Provide portfolio oversight and RAG reporting; escalate and drive remediation of misalignments.
- Conduct horizon scanning and brief leadership on implications and recommendations.
- Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.
Assumptions & Dependencies
- Timely access to stakeholders, systems, repositories, and tooling (eg, policy library, LMS, phishing platform, service management/SIEM, PMO data).
- Availability of policy owners and project managers for reviews and attestations.
If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
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