Safran
Chief Information Security Officer
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Wolverhampton | Full-Time | Hybrid
Skills:
- Cyber Security
- Information Security
- ITAR
- Export Control
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Governance
- SOC
- Incident Response
About Us
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- Flexible working options
- Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
- Early finish on Fridays
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
About Safran
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Your Role
As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the GBU, you will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening information security across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual and internal security frameworks.
Reporting to the Safran Electronics & Defence CISO
You will operate within a global, matrix environment, acting as the key point of contact for all information systems security matters across your perimeter.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and overseeing the security and accreditation of information systems across all sites within scope
- Supporting IT and business teams with secure-by-design principles and security best practices
- Driving compliance with key frameworks including Safran ISS policy, NCSC CAF, ITAR, Export Control and IGI 1300
- Managing and responding to security alerts and incidents, working closely with SOC/CERT teams
- Supporting industrial and operational teams in securing business-critical environments
- Conducting audits and monitoring compliance, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures
- Delivering security awareness training and promoting a strong security culture across the organisation
- Acting as the main point of contact for authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders on information security matters
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of security processes, governance and frameworks
This role will require regular travel across UK and international sites.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in information security leadership roles within complex, regulated environments
- Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g. ITAR, export control, national security frameworks)
- Experience managing or supporting security incidents, risk management, and audit processes
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across IT, engineering and operational teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and promote security awareness
- Knowledge of industrial / manufacturing environments and securing operational systems is advantageous
- Experience working within global, matrix organisations
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Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we’ll support you to make them a reality.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get Involved:
We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that’s crafting the future of flight, apply today.
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