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Chief Information Security Officer (Public Sector)

The McLean Partnership
Cambridge
1 week ago
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Our client is apublic sector organisationbased inCambridgeshireseeking to appoint aChief Information Security Officer. Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, they will be responsible for:


  • Leading the overall InfoSec function
  • Working closely with InfoSec partners and organisational stakeholders to set a roadmap of change
  • Implementing information and cyber security change initiatives across the organisation as part a a broader enterprise-wide transformation programme.


Basic Salary: 75'000 to £87,000

Hybrid: 3 days per week on site


Essential Experience:

  • Working within a public sector organisation(s)
  • Specialist cyber/information security experience is desirable, a broader technology/IT career with elements of IT, InfoSec, or Cyber Security considered.


For a confidential conversation, please submit your application and callCaius Freemanon07517 950 934

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