InfoSec Lead

Our client is a fast-growing technology group spanning fintech, blockchain/Web3, payments, custody, stablecoins and they are hiring an InfoSec Lead to build and own security for the business as it scales into new regulated territory. Role Overview The Information Security Lead is a senior player-manager responsible for establishing and owning the information security policy framework and ISMS. This role leads ISO 27001:2022 certification, governs identity and access management, and ensures security standards are embedded across all engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Security Policy and ISMS Ownership Establish and maintain the information security policy framework, ISMS risk register, risk treatment plan, and Statement of Applicability (SoA) Lead the organisation through ISO 27001:2022 certification and ongoing surveillance audits; coordinate all departments on control implementation and evidence Conduct periodic policy reviews to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving threat landscapes Identity, Access and Secure Development Design and implement IAM controls including SSO, MFA, and PAM; govern user provisioning and access review processes Define secure development standards (e.g. OWASP); conduct security architecture reviews and threat modelling with the applications team Configure and maintain email security gateways and endpoint protection platforms Security Operations Oversight and Support Provide strategic direction and escalation support to the Senior Security Engineer and SOC team Review security incident post-mortems and ensure effective remediation Manage security service providers and vendors, including MSSPs and penetration testing firms On-call availability required to support 24x7 incident response coverage Requirements Experience 10+ years of progressive information security experience, with 3+ years in a lead or management role Demonstrated experience designing and implementing an ISMS and leading ISO 27001:2022 certification programmes Experience establishing IAM frameworks (SSO, MFA, PAM) and managing external audits and regulatory examinations Proven experience leading incident response, containment, and post-incident reviews in a production environment Experience managing MSSPs, penetration testing firms, and security tooling vendors; regulated industry background preferred Technical Skills ISMS design and operation: risk register, SoA, control framework, continual improvement IAM platforms: SSO (e.g. Okta, Azure AD or equivalent), MFA, PAM (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or equivalent) Secure development frameworks: OWASP, SANS CWE Top 25 Security architecture review methodologies and threat modelling Email security gateways and endpoint protection platforms ISO 27001:2022 control framework implementation across all domains Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline CISSP or CISM strongly preferred