Head of IT Security

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Head of IT Security
Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a Head of IT Security to build and lead a multi‑disciplinary security function that protects the entire organisation. From setting strategy to refining incident response, your impact will be felt across the business.

The Role
As the Head of IT you will build and lead a multi‑disciplinary security function that protects the entire organisation. From setting strategy to refining incident response, you will strengthen how to defend, detect, and respond, and be a leader who's ready to take the security function to the next level.
This is a role for a visionary, a builder, a mentor - someone who loves the challenge of shaping a modern, world‑class cyber security operation.

The Responsibilities

* Lead & inspire a team of cyber specialists, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

* Develop and deliver a forward‑thinking cyber security strategy aligned with business goals and risk appetite.

* Oversee incident response, ensuring detection, reaction and recovery swiftly and effectively.

* Run security operations, including audits, assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities early.

* Report regularly to senior stakeholders on risks, performance, and security posture.

The Requirements

* Wealth of experience in cyber security, including previous leadership role(s).

* Deep knowledge of frameworks, standards, regulations, and cyber best practice.

* Strong technical proficiency across SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus solutions, encryption and more.

* Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM (or similar).

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website