NexGen Cloud - Information Security Officer

London, UK2mo ago

In Office EMEA Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Head of Information Security Kubernetes Reporting Documentation Risk Management Cross-functional Collaboration

Requirements

• Experience in HPC, GPU, or AI/ML cloud environments • Background in SaaS, IaaS, or enterprise cloud infrastructure security • Experience with zero-trust architecture implementation • Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security integration • Exposure to international data transfer frameworks and multi-region compliance • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and advanced threat detection platforms • Involvement in external security audits and penetration testing programmes • Experience leading security certifications or accreditation programmes

Responsibilities

• Rather than a long checklist, here's what success in this role looks like: • Own the development and maintenance of data security policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation • Drive the information security roadmap, coordinating activities across Risk and Compliance, Engineering, and Operations • Lead risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring findings translate into prioritised remediation actions • Oversee data classification, encryption, and access control frameworks • Lead incident response planning, investigation, and remediation — including playbooks, communications, and documentation — tracking actions through to closure • Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Legal, and Compliance to embed security by design • Manage third-party security risk and vendor assessments, escalating material risks appropriately • Build and deliver security awareness programmes across the organisation • Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reporting • We're more interested in how you think and work than in a perfect CV. You'll likely bring a combination of the following: • how you think and work • Essential • Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulatory frameworks • Experience in cloud security environments • Deep understanding of encryption, IAM, network security, and secure architecture principles • Proven experience in incident response and risk management • Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST • Ability to translate technical risks into business impact for non-technical stakeholders • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • Certifications are a plus (e.g. Security+, ISO 27001 Foundation, CC); advanced certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) welcomed but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus scheme • Employee wellbeing benefits • 25 days of holiday, plus public holidays • Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid, depending on role and location) • Real ownership and autonomy, with the trust to take initiative and experiment • The opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact as we scale • Clear career progression and growth opportunities in a fast-growing company • A collaborative, international culture built on trust, transparency, and ownership • The chance to help shape NexGen Cloud's team, culture, and future alongside ambitious, mission-driven colleagues • MORE INFORMATION • Head over to our NexGen Cloud careers page to view current openings and follow us on LinkedIn and X to learn more about our journey, newest releases and hear exciting news in the neocloud space.