Chief Information Security Officer
2 days ago
Wolverhampton
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Actuation GBU/subsidiary, you play a central role in safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of all Information Systems (IS) across the GBU's sites. You report hierarchically to the CISO of Safran Electronics & Defense and functionally to the Actuation GBU IT Department. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable internal and external security frameworks, including (subject to nationality constraints): • Safran Information System Security Policy, • NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, • France IGI 1300, • Export Control, ITAR, and related regulatory requirements, • Governance & Compliance, • Oversee and monitor accreditation and approval processes for all local IS within your scope., • Ensure compliance with Safran ISS policies and all relevant national and international regulations., • Contribute to defining security objectives and requirements for IS across the GBU., • Develop, implement, and maintain IS security procedures., • Conduct audits and continuous monitoring to ensure adherence to ISS rules., • Monitor local enforcement of applicable data protection and regulatory requirements., • Security Expertise & Project Support, • Provide ISS expertise and support for GBU IT projects, including Secure‑by‑Design practices., • Support Industrial Management teams in securing operational and industrial environments., • Act as the primary ISS point of contact for local authorities and external contractors., • Awareness, Training & User Engagement, • Advise, inform, and raise awareness among users on ISS best practices (encryption, removable media, travel procedures, etc.)., • Deliver onboarding ISS training for newcomers and recurring awareness sessions for all staff., • Conduct targeted awareness sessions for newly authorized personnel or those renewing authorization., • Incident Response & Operational Security, • Manage ISS alerts originating from Safran CERT/SOC and the SED ISS operational unit., • Handle alerts on administrator and user workstations, including first‑level forensic analysis, user interviews, and coordination with Local Support teams., • Escalate issues requiring clarification or broader company involvement to central ISS teams., • Master's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Broad, versatile expertise in information systems security., • Knowledge of British, US, French, or European regulations related to the protection of national defence information is a strong advantage., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Demonstrated availability, reliability, and strong team spirit., • Comfortable working in an international, multi‑site environment with regular travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr