Company culture
Transparity is a fast-growing IT company focusing on Microsoft Cloud based solutions. Our culture has an enviable reputation in the industry which we work hard to maintain. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment where our employees thrive based upon integrity, strong work ethic, a one-team ethos, desire to learn and develop and a commitment to deliver unwavering service excellence to our customers, vendors and partners. Therefore, first and foremost we recruit with our cultural fit in mind.
Job Overview/Purpose
The Chief Cyber Security Officer is a key leadership role in ensuring our Cyber Security-based Professional and Managed Services deliver on its plan and develops effective and innovative products, services and solutions that meet the needs of customers, through a team of technically able resources. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team, ensuring resourcing requirements are able to meet the delivery of a first-class experience to our customers and colleagues. You will oversee all areas of interaction with the Cyber Security team - from strategy to delivery - and will coordinate the collective capability of colleagues to support Transparity’s security posture and reputation as a leading Microsoft Cloud partner.
You will directly manage team members, establishing clear key performance outcomes that align to the commercial and operational targets set by the business. You will work closely with the CTO Office to review and monitor the performance of the Cyber Security resources and coordinate changes on an ongoing basis in the interest of continuous improvement. The role will require regular interaction with the Operations and Commercial teams to ensure that projects are structured and delivered as planned, and that good, effective communication is prioritised.
The Chief Cyber Security Officer will also be accountable to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the development and execution of the technical strategy relevant to the practice. You will input directly; with responsibility for proactively identifying and communicating opportunities for change and improvement, drawing on the experience and strengths of colleagues to support the initial and ongoing implementation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Practice Leadership
Define and execute the overall cyber security strategy, covering strategic, tactical, and operational objectives.
Internal Security & Governance
Cyber Service Creation & Delivery
Own the design, creation, and evolution of cyber security services, including Microsoft‑based offerings such as MXDR.
People Leadership & Capability Development
Technology, Process & Thought Leadership
Skills, experience and qualifications
Senior leadership experience in cyber security, ideally in a consultancy, managed services, or complex enterprise environment.
Disability Confident
Transparity have a proactive attitude when it comes to looking after the wellbeing and inclusion of all our employees. We promote equal opportunities through our recruitment process and a positive, inclusive culture across the business which we are proud of. We are diverse in our approach to recruitment and recognise that talent comes in all different forms. The diversity in our team is what helps our business work so well.
To find out more about our disability commitment please contact People & Culture or ask during the interview.
Our Offering
In addition to a competitive salary, there are a number of benefits and perks we offer to say thank you for being a part of our journey:
AI in our recruitment process
At Transparity becoming a Frontier organisation is key to our success, so we use AI to support our recruitment team with tasks such as note‑taking and automating parts of the recruitment process so we can focus more time on meaningful, human conversations and providing a positive candidate experience.
We do not use AI to review, screen, score, or rank applications. All hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about our recruitment process or need adjustments at any stage, please let us know, we’re happy to help.
