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Wave Search

Director of Cyber Security

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 150,000 /year

Full Time

15-01-2026

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Skills

Leadership Go Cloud Security Negotiation Sales

Job Specifications

A global technology and transformation consultancy is seeking a Director of Cyber Security to lead high-impact client engagements, shape large-scale security solutions, and drive strategic growth across enterprise and public sector environments.

This is a senior, client-facing leadership role suited to someone who combines deep cyber security expertise with strong commercial and consultative capability.

The opportunity:

You will work closely with sales leaders, clients, and technical specialists to design and propose complex cyber security programmes that address evolving business risks. Acting as a trusted advisor at C-suite level, you’ll help organisations strengthen their security posture while enabling digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with sales and account teams to understand client challenges and shape tailored cyber security solutions
Lead technical discussions, executive-level presentations, and solution workshops
Act as a trusted advisor on cyber risk, industry trends, and regulatory requirements
Support responses to RFI, RFQ and RFP processes, building high-quality solution proposals and delivery estimates
Influence cyber security strategy, go-to-market initiatives, and pipeline development
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to align offerings with real-world client needs
Build strong, long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers

About You

You are a senior cyber security leader with a strong technical foundation and the credibility to operate at board and executive level. You are commercially minded, confident in front of clients, and comfortable shaping large, multi-tower security programmes.

Experience & Expertise:

Proven background in enterprise cyber security leadership or consulting
Strong domain expertise across areas such as:
Identity & Access Management
MDR / SOC services
Enterprise Vulnerability Management
Cloud Security
OT / Critical Infrastructure Security
Demonstrated experience designing complex, large-scale security solutions
Excellent storytelling, value-led selling, and negotiation skills
Track record of engaging CXOs and influencing senior stakeholders

What’s On Offer:

Competitive executive-level salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model
Access to extensive professional development and learning resources
Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cyber transformation programmes
Inclusive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and diversity

About the Company

Wave Search is an award-winning firm delivering talent, insight, and project services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. Situated in Discovery Park, one of the UK's leading technology and innovation hubs, we empower organisations and professionals driving impactful business and digital transformation. Over the past decade, Wave Search has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to top industry professionals and prestigious global brands, helping them achieve their growth ambitions and navigate complex c... Know more