Global Head - Product Cyber Security
Location
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE
Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe
Life At Smiths –
- Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we’re delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat
- Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success
- Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML
- International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business
Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple – to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.
Smiths Detection is looking for dynamic, innovative, and motivated leader as Global Head of Product Cyber Security to be the part of its global Digital team in Technology group. The purpose of this role is to develop, sustain and enhance organization’s cyber security architecture of across all the products and digital applications. The position is based in Hemel Hempstead, UK.
The Global Cyber Security Head is part of the global digital and architecture group, working closely with Technology, Products & Marketing, Sales, Program Management, Service, Commercial and overall business management to lead our cyber security efforts across all software products designed for our hardware.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise in cyber security, a strong background in software product security, and outstanding leadership skills.
In this role, you will b e responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, leading cross-cultural teams, and ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders.
The role also requires engagement with third party providers of cyber security, software, and hardware to develop a complete solution that complements the Smiths Detection product range to develop customer confidence and expands the market share for Smiths Detection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cyber Security Leadership:
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for cyber security initiatives across the organization.
- Collaborate with senior management to establish cyber security goals, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
- Stay current with evolving cyber threats and industry best practices to ensure the organization's readiness and resilience.
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.
Product Security:
- Lead the assessment and enhancement of security measures for all software products developed for our hardware.
- Conduct in-depth security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Drive the development of secure coding practices and guidelines.
- Build and lead a diverse team of cyber security professionals across different geographical locations.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and excellence.
- Develop training programs and mentorship opportunities to nurture talent within the team.
Capability Development:
- Develop and enhance the capability by identifying areas of improvement, evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends, and implementing best practices.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in platform and applications software development processes, methodologies, and tools.
Cyber Security Roadmap:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, outlining short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Prioritize initiatives and investments to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities effectively.
- Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated.
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including executives, product development teams, and customers, to ensure alignment on cyber security objectives.
- Effectively communicate cyber security risks and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
- Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
- Identify and assess cyber security risks associated with software products and hardware.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Establish and maintain an effective incident response plan.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of cyber security incidents and breaches.
- Implement lessons learned to continuously improve the organization's security posture.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the capability, encouraging learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends to drive continuous enhancement of platform and applications software development capabilities.
Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( )or LinkedIn.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job tags
Salary
