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Totara

Chief Information Security Officer

Totara

Chief Information Security Officer leading global security strategy and IT teams at Totara. Shaping security practices to build customer trust and resilience across a technology-driven organization.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading security strategy and risk management within a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and organizational resilience. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive change across global teams while ensuring security is embedded in product development.

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Security Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementCompliance AssuranceExecutive Leadership InfluenceGlobal Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Security ManagementRisk AssessmentPrivacy ManagementGovernance FrameworksOrganizational Resilience
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCISMCISACRISCCCSPCIPP/E
Industry Keywords
SaaSCybersecurityTechnology TransformationSecurity AssuranceOrganizational Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Set and execute Totara's global security strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead and develop our Security and IT teams across multiple regions.
  • Strengthen security, privacy, risk management and organisational resilience.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to embed security into everything we build and deliver.
  • Build customer trust through strong security assurance, compliance and governance programmes.
  • Advise the Executive Leadership Team and Board on security, risk and resilience matters.
  • Support strategic business and technology transformation initiatives as Totara continues to evolve and grow.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience leading security, cyber, risk or technology functions within a SaaS, software or technology-led organisation.
  • A track record of influencing executive leaders, boards and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience leading global teams and driving organisational change.
  • Strong understanding of security, privacy, risk and compliance in a modern technology environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex issues into clear business decisions.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP or CIPP/E are advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Insurance 4x Salary
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Annual Wellbeing Allowance
  • New Joiner home working set-up allowance
  • Additional Paid Leave: Birthday off, Working days between Christmas and New Years Eve