Oliver James are mandated by a renowned global cyber security brand to assist in the hiring of a VP of cyber security consulting.

This is a key London-based position, with some European travel, operating across a hybrid way of working; balancing client-facing, internal operations and remote approaches where necessary.

Oliver James are mandated by a renowned global cyber security brand to assist in the hiring of a VP of cyber security consulting.

This is a key London-based position, with some European travel, operating across a hybrid way of working; balancing client-facing, internal operations and remote approaches where necessary.

The typical salary banding is expected to be a c£160,000 - £190,000 basic / guaranteed salary - plus a range of performance and retention bonus schemes (and extras) in addition.

Our client carries an enviable brand within the global cyber security sector; offering a range of market-leading products, services and solutions.

Today, their broad and varied client-base can call on their;

• Range of tailored consulting and cyber risk-based solutions aligned to business goals;
• Research-led managed threat and detection response service offering - essentially acting as an immediate extension of their client's cyber team and enhancing their capability to identify, deter and resist attacks;
• Managed service solutions - partnering with their clients across high-risk cyber-led critical programmes and engagements.

Our client is seeking at VP / Leader specifically of their consulting arm.

The successful hire will be expected to drive development of their cyber security consulting practice internationally; delivering growth, engagement management, service portfolio, marketing and sales enablement.

Typical cyber security engagements could potentially fall in the following capabilities; cyber governance, risk and compliance, cyber transformation, threat detection & response, privacy & protection, identity & access management, cloud security solutions etc.

Expectations of new hire:-

• To bring a demonstrable, proven and enviable track record in cyber security professional services leadership.
• Being comfortable developing the market for cyber security services, cross-industry and internationally, through their personal a) credibility & reputation, b) energy & drive and c) subject matter expertise.
• Understanding and anticipating client needs based on a strong understanding of emerging cyber security trends, historic patterns and personal interest in cyber.
• Delivering a portfolio of cyber-related engagements across differing clients; including effective people management on client engagements and working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the organisation and globe
• Having a broad perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them
• Leading the development and implementation of existing and new market propositions
• Attracting world-class talent
• Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber security and organisational crisis and response management to cyber issues