Director, Security Governance & Posture

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
3+ years technical security governance experience
Strong understanding of iso 27001 and nist csf
Fluent english reading writing and conversation skills
This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate.
  • The successful candidate will own the governance framework across seven critical domains including Cloud, AI, Identity, and Data Security while driving posture measurement and reporting.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity and belonging with opportunities to influence projects at an unparalleled scale within a fast-moving, globally distributed organization.

Matching Summary

This senior leadership role involves building and leading WPP's Technical Security Governance function to define guardrails and standards for a complex global technology estate.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years technical security governance experience
  • Strong understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
  • Fluent English reading writing and conversation skills
  • Experience governing multiple regions and regulatory environments
  • Ability to translate complex risk data for senior audiences

Nice-to-have

  • CISSP or cloud provider certifications
  • Familiarity with CNAPP CSPM and EDR tooling
  • Working knowledge of agile methodologies
  • Experience in multinational matrixed companies
  • Proactive problem-solving and collaborative mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science
  • 3+ years demonstrable experience in security assurance or risk oversight
  • Fluent English communication skills required

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