Chief Information Security Officer

Datatonic, Ltd.

Cybertonic is a leading provider of AI, Machine Learning and Data Analytics solutions creating disruptive impact for some of the largest and most innovative companies in Europe and North America. As a Google Cloud Global Partner Cybertonic is one of few organisations that has received global awards 5 years in a row for breakthrough innovation in Machine Learning, AI and Data Analytics and maintains one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the professional services industry.

Security is now integral to the responsible and safe deployment of Large Language Models (LLM) and predictive AI (Artificial Intelligence) models, ensuring they function as intended and uphold the privacy and trust of the individuals and organisations that rely on them. AI and LLMs are also increasingly playing a pivotal role in IT security with vendors releasing AI security workbenches combining LLM and threat intelligence tools.

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the newly formed Cloud Security business unit will be a strategic leader in our professional services organisation, focusing on enhancing our customers’ security posture where they are leveraging the Google Cloud Data and AI technology ecosystem in addition to delivering wider cybersecurity and cyber risk requirements . This leadership role involves building and overseeing a team of security professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security postures within our client’s cloud environments end-to- end as well as that of Datatonic.The role will work closely with some of the brightest minds in ML and AI in a culture of constant innovation.

The CISO will be a cybersecurity evangelist and go-to individual externally on data security, the role will also involve working very closely with the top security specialists in Google Cloud and will create an opportunity to work on joint R&D initiatives.

The role :

• A strong Cloud Cybersecurity leader that will bring high-energy to oversee and grow a portfolio of client’s projects that range from hybrid cloud security to cybersecurity strategy and risk management
• Lead operations which includes delivery of billable projects and supporting business development activities of the Cloud Cybersecurity practice area, consult and advise executives, help drive new sales, coach and develop junior to mid-level staff, and drive initiatives to improve our client’s enterprise security posture
• Supervise, Design and maintain secure cloud network architectures, policies and principles, including the integration of AI, LLM and Machine Learning services
• Consult as a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity consultant and collaborate with clients to tailor security solutions that leverage Google Cloud’s AI and data technologies.
• Champion organisational understanding of cloud security importance and practices.
• Drive data modernisation initiatives to organise and protect enterprise data effectively
• Stay abreast of the latest cloud security trends and technologies to provide thought leadership and strategic direction
• Establish a team of Security Professionals and latterly a SOC team
• Will have established Cybersecurity customer relationships, be known among Industry partners, have outstanding business acumen and outstanding personnel management and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in Hybrid Cloud Security and cloud security principles.
• Ideally the successful candidate has experience with Google Cloud, however experience with Azure and/or AWS is also sufficient.
• Proven expertise in data platform security posture/governance and cyber risk management
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing security teams.
• Excellent communication and consulting abilities
• Demonstrated understanding of security trends in relation to hybrid cloud platform security, Data Security and Cyber Risk

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent.
• A security professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

This is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting companies. With over 700+ AI projects delivered for some of the biggest companies that exist, and a 5 X Google Cloud Partner of the year, you get to work in an environment of thought leaders at the very forefront of innovation, however you also get to exercise your own entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas to start something new within this fantastic organisation.