Chief Information Security Officer; CISO

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride (x3 days per week onsite)

About the role: You will be responsible for rapidly assessing the current security posture, operating model, services, and priorities; maintaining effective governance and compliance; supporting secure product-centric delivery; and identifying practical improvements that strengthen protection of highly sensitive information assets.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC or DV clearance and have a strong background in providing CISO support, with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an executive security leadership role, demonstrating strategic impact and operational excellence.
• Industry experience in a highly regulated environment, or within His Majesty's Government (HMG).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, and/or NCSC guidance), security risk management & security architecture.
• Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent) - Desirable