Senior Security Advisor designing advanced security solutions for Optiv’s clients. Driving sales and building relationships in a competitive cyber security landscape.
About the role
- Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management at Kantar leading enterprise-wide strategy for security testing and vulnerability assessment. Ensuring robust security posture across all technology environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution for security testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation programs.
- Ensure the organisation maintains a robust security posture by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
- Define and implement a global security testing and vulnerability management strategy aligned with enterprise risk objectives.
- Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for security testing and vulnerability management.
- Oversee penetration testing, red teaming, and application security testing programs.
- Manage vulnerability scanning, prioritisation, and remediation workflows across all technology stacks.
- Ensure timely patching and mitigation of critical vulnerabilities in collaboration with IT, engineering teams and wider business units.
- Align vulnerability management practices with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Provide executive level reporting on risk exposure and remediation progress.
- Drive automation and integration of vulnerability management tools into CI/CD pipelines.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and testing methodologies to enhance security resilience.
- Build and lead a team of security testing and vulnerability management professionals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Proven experience in leading global security testing and vulnerability management programs.
- Strong knowledge of penetration testing, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, etc), and secure development practices.
- Expertise in integration with risk management frameworks.
- Excellent team leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate in a complex, multi-regional environment with diverse technology landscapes.
- Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with cloud security (Azure) and DevSecOps practices.
- Background in large-scale enterprise environments.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape global security strategy in a high-impact leadership role.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies and a world-class cyber security team.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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