Director of Information Security
Hybrid · Newmarket, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As Director of Information Security at Beyond, lead security governance and risk management across the group, balancing robust security with growth. Define and implement a comprehensive information security strategy, oversee governance, risk, and compliance (ISO 27001, FCA regulations, SOC 2, GDPR), manage incident response, and integrate security into the development lifecycle with engineering/DevOps. Build and mentor a security and data privacy team, liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, and promote a culture of data protection compliance through training and awareness.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in information security leadership in fast-paced or tech-driven environments
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, CIPP/E or equivalent certifications
- Extensive knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, UK GDPR, and NIST frameworks
- Understanding of FCA regulatory requirements and compliance expectations
- Experience leading security initiatives and teams with ability to influence C-level executives
- Familiarity with cloud-native security, container security, DevSecOps, and modern SaaS environments
- Experience in high-growth or scale-up companies, balancing security with agility
- Knowledge of SDLC security best practices
- Experience working with third-party security vendors and service providers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
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