Global Head of IT Security & Governance (Permanent)

Location: Hybrid – Midlands / Sussex / London (very flexible)

Industry: Global Manufacturing

Salary: Up to £130,000 + benefits

TechNET is partnering with a long-established global manufacturer undergoing a period of significant transformation. As the organisation continues to scale internationally, we are supporting them in the appointment of a Global Head of IT Security & Governance to lead their security modernisation agenda.

This is a key permanent hire, responsible for shaping and delivering a security strategy that strengthens resilience across a complex environment spanning IT, OT, cloud, manufacturing sites, and global operations. The position requires a leader who can balance strategic governance with hands‑on technical delivery to drive meaningful change.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take ownership of the end‑to‑end security function, working closely with senior technology and operational teams to:

• Modernise and uplift legacy systems and security tooling
• Strengthen global governance aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and industry best practice
• Improve visibility, monitoring, and incident response capability
• Lead enhancements across multi‑cloud environments (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Drive OT / ICS security improvement across manufacturing environments
• Establish and refine security operating models, policies, and KPIs
• Provide clear, actionable reporting to senior leadership and the board
• Build, mentor and develop a high‑performing security and governance team

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a security leader with experience gained in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or multi‑site global environments. Key attributes include:

• Experience as a Head of Security, CISO or senior Security Operations leader
• Strong technical grounding across SOC, SIEM, cloud, identity and endpoint protection
• Demonstrable success improving resilience in complex or legacy estates
• Proven delivery of OT / ICS security or IT / OT convergence initiatives
• Confident working with senior stakeholders across operations, engineering and technology
• Ability to set direction while remaining hands‑on where needed

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in technology and operational growth. You will have the autonomy to shape the security function, influence global strategy, and build a modern security posture that supports the business for years to come.