£900/day | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared | London/Manchester/Bristol (Hybrid) | 3 months We're supporting a

government department

seeking an experienced

Head of Cyber Security / CISO-level leader

for a short

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assignment. You'll provide senior cyber leadership, risk oversight, and continuity across several key initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership at

Head of Cyber/CISO level . Oversee

risk management , PAWS and PAM environments. Support

security automation/orchestration

and dependency management work. Assist with the department's

transition. Essential Requirements Active SC clearance CCP ,

ISO 27001 ,

C-Risk

qualifications. Prior experience as

Head of Cyber

or

CISO . Technical understanding of

PAWS, PAM , security automation, and risk. If you're an established cyber leader who can step in quickly and provide immediate stability, we'd love to hear from you.

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