Director, Information Security - Assurance

Director, Information Security - Assurance leads AVEVA’s Security Assurance function within the central Digital Security organization, a second-line leadership role accountable for independently testing whether security controls are operating as designed and for providing evidence underpinning risk assurances to leadership and to Schneider Electric. The role designs and operates controls assurance programmes across IT, cloud, and product security, drives automation to enable ongoing, evidence-based control monitoring, and oversees external audit and certification readiness (ISO 27001, SOC 2). It requires building and leading a high-performing Assurance team, collaborating with GRC and federated teams, and translating findings into actionable risk insight for executives and governance bodies. The position emphasizes leadership, strategic alignment with business goals, and a culture of perfomance excellence within AVEVA’s Digital Security function, with hybrid working arrangements in Cambridge or London and up to on-site collaboration as needed.