£900/day | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared | London/Manchester/Bristol (Hybrid) | 3 monthsWe''re supporting a government department seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security/CISO-level leader for a short paternity cover assignment. You''ll provide senior cyber leadership, risk oversight, and continuity across several key initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 RequirementsActive SC clearanceCCP, 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. ..... full job details .....