Chief Information Security Officer Director

Title:

Chief Information Security Officer DirectorK  is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer Director to provide enterprise leadership for corporate cybersecurity and information protection. This role will define and execute K ’s global corporate information security strategy, safeguarding corporate systems, data, intellectual property, and digital platforms while enabling secure business growth and transformation.

This Chief Information Security Officer Director will focus on corporate IT and shared services environments, including cloud platforms, SaaS applications, enterprise systems, and workforce technologies. The role operates as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, partnering across functionally to manage cyber risk and strengthen enterprise resilience.

Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required (approximately 10–20%).
*** Background Check Required
*** Responsibilities:

Define, lead, and execute K ’s information security strategy, operating model, and multiyear roadmap aligned with enterprise objectives

Serve as the enterprise authority on cyber risk, threat posture, and resilience, advising executive leadership on risk-based decision making

Establish and maintain corporate information security policies, standards, and governance aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOX ITGCs, GDPR, Australia and UK data protection requirements

Oversee enterprise-wide risk management and compliance:

Conduct regular risk and information security assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and threats, both internal and external

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and security controls to reduce and manage identified risks

Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations related to information security

Lead incident response and breach management, including executive communications, regulatory coordination, and post incident remediation

Partner with IT and Digital teams to embed secure by design practices into cloud adoption, enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, CRM), data platforms, and automation initiatives

Oversee third party and supplier cyber risk management for vendors and technology partners

Support enterprise initiatives including M&A, divestitures, and system integrations from a cybersecurity and risk perspective

Build, lead, and develop a high performing global information security organization

Drive enterprise-wide security awareness, training, and accountability to strengthen K ’s cyber culture

Collaborate across regions and functions in alignment with K ’s team of teams operating model

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related field

Progressive professional experience in information security, IT risk, or technology leadership

Proven ability leading enterprise or cybersecurity programs in a global organization

Expertise securing IT environments, including cloud, SaaS, identity, and enterprise applications

Executive level communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact

Professional certifications preferably CISSP, CISM, or CRISC

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or MBA Proficiency supporting public company environments, including SOX and internal audit collaboration

Competency leading information protection initiatives and building security culture in an international organization

Cloud security expertise (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms)
Demonstrated capacity in supporting large scale digital transformation or enterprise modernization initiatives

Proven success operating within a matrixed, multinational organization

Effective leadership presence with the ability to influence

Summary

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates;
Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Type:
Full time