Director/Head of Information Security

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director/Head of Security to lead and manage our security operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills, extensive experience in achieving excellent security outcomes, and a proven ability to manage risk profiles and elevate security postures. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and security of our organization, employees, and assets.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and proactive leader with a minimum of 10 years of experience in security management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. They possess strong knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and regulatory requirements, along with proven ability to develop and implement effective security strategies. Exceptional people management and leadership skills, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, are essential. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM or CISMP) are highly desirable. Additionally, experience with PCI compliance, SOC management, and implementing scalable security solutions is crucial.

Key Duties

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the security team, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Develop and implement a strategic security plan aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Manage Security department budget

Security Operations:

• Oversee all security operations, including physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency response.
• Ensure the effective implementation of security policies, procedures, and protocols.

Risk Management:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security trends, threats, and technology advancements.

Incident Management:

• Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and reporting.
• Develop and conduct regular security drills and training programs.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments and senior leadership to integrate security considerations into business operations.
• Communicate security initiatives and policies to all employees, fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in security management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective security strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM or CISMP) are highly desirable.

As well as being a part of something exciting everyday, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Annual salary of £90,000 - £120,000 dependent on experience
• Annual bonus scheme (depending on company & individual performance)
• 25 days holiday each year (+ bank holidays + 1 day after each year of service with up to a max. of 30 days)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (upon 30 days of employment)
• A flexible remote/hybrid working arrangement
• Great work-life balance with our Flexi-time policy
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave).
• A strong commitment to employee wellbeing including mental health first aiders, Lifeworks, an Employee Assistance Programme which offers wellbeing, family and financial support services, such as assessments, resources and even 1:1 counseling sessions. It also offers interesting perks such as discounts on gyms, restaurants, high street retailers and cinema tickets.
• Employee referral programme with generous financial reward

What we do!

NMI enables our partners with choice, and challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to payments. You've probably used NMI in the last 24 hours without even realizing it. We’re the platform that powers success for innovative tech created by SMBs, entrepreneurs and fintech startups. We’re creative problem solvers who help visionaries smash through boundaries and think beyond what’s possible so they can think about what’s next. But we’re not just built for the tech savvy. We democratize the latest payments technology so that everyone can realize the benefits of easy payments across the full spectrum of commerce. We’re all about enabling more payments in more ways and more places.

We believe that having a diverse group of employees strengthens both our work and our workplace. We’re focused on making NMI more diverse and welcoming with initiatives like having a dedicated Diversity, Equity & Inclusion action group, diversity goals for hiring, anonymized resume screening, affinity groups such as our Women's network and LGBTQ+ Network, open forums for discussions on diversity and social justice, and measuring inclusion and belonging as part of our regular employee engagement surveys.

Equal Opportunity

NMI is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, genetic information, citizen status (except those that do not have the legal right to be employed in the United States), disability, military service, service member, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that all offers of employment are made subject to receipt of satisfactory background and financial checks.

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Salary range, depending on experience:£90,000—£120,000 GBP