Head of IT Security

Vacancy NameHead of IT Security Vacancy NoVN389 Employment TypeFull-Time Business NamePayPoint Network Ltd LocationWelwyn Garden City Job Details

Overview Of Role

The Head of Security is a senior role reporting to the Head of Infrastructure and Security, responsible for supporting the Head of Infrastructure and Security in the overall delivery and strategic oversight of all PayPoint Group IT security systems and services. This includes providing leadership for the Security Operations Center (SOC), Vulnerability Management and Security teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Collaborating closely with the managers of the respective departments within the team, the successful candidate will offer guidance and strategic direction while enabling them to excel in their operational responsibilities. The Head of Security serves as a key advisor and champion of initiatives that strengthen the organization's security posture, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision and goals.

Be Responsible For And Deliver

• Support the Head of Infrastructure and Security in defining and delivering IT security services across physical and cloud infrastructures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Security, SOC and Vulnerability Management teams, enabling their success through effective planning, guidance, and support.
• Develop close working relationships with internal audit teams and act as the primary IT contact for all security audits and assessments.
• Drive the development and implementation of the security roadmap, in alignment with the strategic objectives set by the Head of Infrastructure and Security.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing security function.
• Actively participate as a key member of the Cyber Security Management Team, contributing to the development and execution of the organization's cyber security strategy, policies, and initiatives.
• Play a leading role in the response to any cyber-related incidents, providing strategic oversight and coordination to ensure swift resolution, effective communication, and continuous improvement of incident management processes.
  
  

What we would like from you….

• Demonstrable experience in managing security systems and services within organizations accredited to ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
• Have a proven capability in managing security services, preferably within an organisation providing payment processing services.
• Provide pastoral care to direct reports and talent within their department.
• Expertise with SIEM tools (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Rapid7), vulnerability management platforms, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Information Security strategies, roadmaps, guidance documentation, and training programs.
• Proven capability in delivering complex security projects, including system upgrades and multi-team initiatives.
• Deep understanding of cloud security (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), email and remote access security, and content filtering solutions.
• Experience contributing to and leading cyber leadership teams at a senior level.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams and functions.
  
  

What can we do for you?

You can expect a rewarding experience working with us in our Hybrid role with visits to our head office in Welwyn Garden City

You will benefit from a range of company benefits such as:

• Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as standard.
• On-site gym at our office (Free), and nationwide corporate rate gym membership
• Online benefits portal where you can access lots of deals, discounts - for example of shopping or holidays
• Progression and Development
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance of 3 x annual gross salary, with the option to purchase additional cover
• You’re also able to purchase a range of benefits at a discounted rate including, critical illness cover, bicycles via our Cycle2Work scheme, dental insurance and Love2Shop everyday benefits card
• Electric Car Scheme
  
  

At PayPoint, we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. PayPoint is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

DescriptionThe Head of Security is a senior role reporting to the Head of Infrastructure and Security, responsible for supporting the Head of Infrastructure and Security in the overall delivery and strategic oversight of all PayPoint Group IT security systems and services. Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborating closely with the managers of the respective departments within the team, the successful candidate will offer guidance and strategic direction while enabling them to excel in their operational responsibilities. The Head of Security serves as a key advisor and champion of initiatives that strengthen the organization's security posture, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision and goals.