Director, Security Governance & Posture

WPP

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Bachelor's degree in information security or related field
3+ years experience in technical security governance
Strong understanding of iso 27001 and nist csf frameworks
This senior leadership role involves building and leading the Technical Security Governance function to define guardrails for a global technology estate

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

This senior leadership role involves building and leading the Technical Security Governance function to define guardrails for a global technology estate.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field
  • 3+ years experience in technical security governance
  • Strong understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF frameworks
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and conversation skills
  • Experience governing across multiple regions and GDPR

Nice-to-have

  • CISSP, Azure, AWS, or GCP 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 required
  • 3+ years demonstrable experience
  • Fluent English proficiency
  • Knowledge of GDPR and data protection frameworks

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