Chief Information Security Officer

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: London
Job Description:

  • Set and execute Totara’s global security strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead and develop our Security and IT teams across multiple regions.
  • Strengthen security, privacy, risk management and organisational resilience.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to embed security into everything we build and deliver.
  • Build customer trust through strong security assurance, compliance and governance programmes.
  • Advise the Executive Leadership Team and Board on security, risk and resilience matters.
  • Support strategic business and technology transformation initiatives as Totara continues to evolve and grow.

Requirements

  • Experience leading security, cyber, risk or technology functions within a SaaS, software or technology-led organisation.
  • A track record of influencing executive leaders, boards and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience leading global teams and driving organisational change.
  • Strong understanding of security, privacy, risk and compliance in a modern technology environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex issues into clear business decisions.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP or CIPP/E are advantageous.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading security strategy and risk management within a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and organizational resilience. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive change across global teams while ensuring security is embedded in product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Security Strategy Development
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Assurance
  • Executive Leadership Influence
  • Global Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Security Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Privacy Management
  • Governance Frameworks
  • Organizational Resilience

Soft Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Influencing Skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CISA
  • CRISC
  • CCSP
  • CIPP/E

Industry Keywords

  • SaaS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Technology Transformation
  • Security Assurance
  • Organizational Change

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Posted: August 17th, 2026