Senior Cyber Security Governance Manager

Glasgow
3 weeks ago
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Senior Cyber Security Governance Manager

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the professional services industry who require a Senior Cyber Security Governance Manager to join the firm in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish, implement, and maintain cyber security governance frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with recognised international standards, including ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.<br />
  • Own and evolve the cyber security risk management strategy to enable proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber risks.<br />
  • Lead cyber security risk assessment activities, applying the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Information Security Management System (ISMS), and NIST risk management practices.<br />
  • Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to embed cyber security considerations into business processes and decision-making.<br />
  • Work closely with procurement teams to identify, assess, and manage cyber security risks associated with suppliers and third parties.<br />


Required Skills:

* Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or comparable credentials are highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of information security principles, best practices, and standards, including ISO 27001 and NIST.
* In-depth knowledge of security and IT governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, and related standards.
* Proven experience conducting vendor and project-level security risk assessments.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
* Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Please note this role will require 3 days in the Glasgow office per week.

Senior Cyber Security Governance Manager

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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