Security Engineering Director

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We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

About The Job

As a Security Engineering Director at Kantar, you will be crucial in shaping and driving our security technology strategy! By partnering with security operations, engineering teams, and business leadership, you will align security initiatives with business objectives and mitigate security risks, ensuring our data and systems are robustly protected.

You will develop and manage the security solution roadmap and oversee the implementation of these solutions. Working closely with engineering and product teams, you will drive security-by-design principles and advocate for security best practices across the organisation. Your role will be integral to embedding a culture of security awareness and resilience within the wider team!

Job Goals

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security solution roadmap that outlines the strategic direction for security initiatives. Prioritise security projects based on risk assessments and business needs to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Oversee the implementation of security solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet the highest standards of security and compliance. Provide technical guidance and oversight to external partners during deployment.
• Collaborate closely with teams across the organisation to agree on the security stance and set strategy based on overall priorities and security risks.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of security systems. Guide the integration of security practices into cloud practices, the development lifecycle, and other business processes to ensure robust security measures.
• Manage relationships and engagements with external vendors, ensuring they meet the company's security requirements and deliver on objectives.
• Innovate by staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies, driving innovation across the security and risk teams. Provide thought leadership around security tooling and solutions, focusing on protecting against emerging risks.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

• Solid understanding of security principles and compliance standards within the relevant industry.
• Expertise with cloud security, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments.
• In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps practices and their integration into the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in security solutions such as Privileged Access Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Identity and Access Management, and familiarity with the CIS framework.
• Proven ability in product management, strategic planning, and stakeholder management across large-scale organisations.

What part of Kantar might I be joining?

You’ll be joining our technology team, right in the middle of our tech revolution. We’re undergoing the largest technology transformation Kantar has ever seen, investing in new AI and cloud technologies. By modernizing all our tech systems, we can respond our clients' needs faster and more efficiently – and keep Kantar as a market leader for insights.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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