Global Head of Cyber Defence

As the Global Head of Cyber Defence at Apex Group, your primary responsibility will be to build, manage, and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the organization. You will be leading a team accountable for the 24x7x365 global security operations center, improving incident detection and response capabilities, and ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary resources to tackle the evolving cyber threat landscape. Your role will involve providing strategic direction, operational oversight for threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and cyber resilience across all regions and entities of Apex Group. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver the Group CISO Cyber Strategy and Target Operating Model. - Define and execute Apex's global cyber defence strategy aligned with the organization's risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and business priorities. - Provide leadership and direction to regional cyber defence teams, fostering a strong security culture across all entities. - Act as a senior cyber security leader and advisor to executive management and governance forums. - Build and oversee global security operations, including Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring. - Own Apex's cyber incident response capability, ensuring preparedness, tested playbooks, and rapid response to cyber events. - Strengthen cyber resilience through effective vulnerability management, attack surface reduction, and defensive controls. - Engage with regulators, clients, and external partners on cyber defence matters. - Build and maintain a high-performing global cyber defence team with strong technical depth and leadership capability. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will need to possess the following key skills and experience: - Minimum of 10 years of extensive cybersecurity experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role. - Deep technical knowledge of cyber threats, security monitoring, incident response, and defensive technologies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. - Business acumen to understand enterprise operations, risk tolerance, and industry dynamics. - Strong leadership, crisis management, and communication skills. Qualifications: - Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) preferred. This position at Apex Group offers you the opportunity to lead and continuously strengthen the organization's cyber defence capabilities while working in a dynamic and challenging global environment. As the Global Head of Cyber Defence at Apex Group, your primary responsibility will be to build, manage, and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the organization. You will be leading a team accountable for the 24x7x365 global security operations center, improving incident detection and response capabilities, and ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary resources to tackle the evolving cyber threat landscape. Your role will involve providing strategic direction, operational oversight for threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and cyber resilience across all regions and entities of Apex Group. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver the Group CISO Cyber Strategy and Target Operating Model. - Define and execute Apex's global cyber defence strategy aligned with the organization's risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and business priorities. - Provide leadership and direction to regional cyber defence teams, fostering a strong security culture across all entities. - Act as a senior cyber security leader and advisor to executive management and governance forums. - Build and oversee global security operations, including Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring. - Own Apex's cyber incident response capability, ensuring preparedness, tested playbooks, and rapid response to cyber events. - Strengthen cyber resilience through effective vulnerability management, attack surface reduction, and defensive controls. - Engage with regulators, clients, and external partners on cyber defence matters. - Build and maintain a high-performing global cyber defence team with strong technical depth and leadership capability. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will need to possess the following key skills and experience: - Minimum of 10 years of extensive cybersecurity experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role. - Deep technical knowledge of cyber threats, security monitoring, incident response, and defensive technologies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. - Business acumen to understand enterprise operations, risk tolerance, and ind