Head of Cyber Security

Head of IT Security – Investment Management £££ Competitive Day Rate | Contract with Perm Option Central London | Hybrid Working ✅ Strategic & hands-on cyber security leadership ✅ Azure, network & endpoint security, SDLC, regulatory frameworks ✅ Contract role with long-term view to go permanent You’ll be joining a globally recognised investment management firm as Head of IT Security , taking ownership of their end-to-end cyber security programme. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape strategy, manage incidents, lead a small global team, and work closely with senior leadership to protect infrastructure, cloud, and application environments across the business. The Role: Own and execute the firm’s global cyber security strategy Lead and grow a small, globally distributed security team Oversee security operations , threat detection, and incident response Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and DORA Work with tech teams to embed secure software development practices (SDLC) Build and report on security KPIs and risk posture to the board Manage vendor relationships and run audits, pen tests & tabletop exercises Promote strong cyber awareness and culture across the firm What You Need: ✔ Proven experience in a Head of IT Security / InfoSec role ✔ Strong track record across cloud security (Azure) , network & endpoint protection , risk & compliance ✔ Solid grasp of governance frameworks : ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, DORA ✔ Excellent communication and board-level reporting skills ✔ Hands-on where needed, while maintaining a strategic mindset Apply now or drop a note to Barry.Ansell@HarringtonStarr.com for a faster review.