Chief Information Security Officer

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Chief Information Security Officer

About Us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters. We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.

The Role – Overview

Based at the NLB’s Headquarters in central Edinburgh, as Chief Information Security Officer you will be responsible for creating and delivering a cohesive strategy and vision along with associated plans for security and information technology that aligns with NLB’s broader strategy and wider government security strategy. You will regularly evaluate the status and maturity of technology, information and cyber security in the organisation, ensuring the provision of an actively maintained technology architecture that provides a reliable and resilient infrastructure. You will lead the ICT team, ensuring the team have the tools, technical skills and working environment required to deliver ICT SLAs to NLB staff and Commissioners.

The Chief Information Security Officer will enable the NLB to be innovative in a safe and secure way, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and government requirements.

Salary and Benefits

• £78,905 per annum rising to £86,048 after 1 year in post
•  A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
•  Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays
•  Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working & flexi time when working in the office

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• Extensive knowledge and experience of IT systems and business/systems analysis
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft technologies and management of MS365 Tenancies
• Experience of network hardening technologies including hardware and software solutions
• Experience of email security and filtering systems
• Experience of strategic technology, cyber and architecture planning and evaluation
• Experience of detecting and analysing trends in data, cyber and technology
• Experience of cyber security governance, incident management and risk management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Desirable certifications include - CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISCP, CRISC
• Experience of ISO 27001 and other quality management systems
• Effective line management skills
• Communication skills
• Project management skills
• Budget management skills
• Experienced in strategy development, operational planning, and change management

There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea, and to the protection of our maritime environment.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 27 November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 14 December 2026

The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer