Job Description

• Lead and motivate the IT security team to achieve goals and KPIs.
• Evaluate team performance, including staff KPIs.
• Oversee IT security projects and collaborate with stakeholders, business units, and vendors to identify and evaluate IT security solutions.
• Review security requirements, feasibility analyses, and documents during system development and change processes.
• Plan and execute long-term information security strategies and best practices.
• Ensure all team members adhere to security policies and procedures, enforcing compliance and monitoring day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and optimize the company's security design and posture.
• Provide guidance and support for IT security-related projects, including planning, design, and reviews of POC and project matters.
• Conduct problem analysis, propose solutions, and make decisions.
• Oversee PCI DSS activities, ensuring compliance with objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure fulfillment of maintenance agreements (SLA/NDA).
• Oversee audit-related matters.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CISM in Information Security are preferred.
• 8-12 years of IT security experience or similar role.
• Experience in a senior managerial position with strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as RMIT, EMI, CTRAG, and PCI DSS.

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, security protocols, and cryptography.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with security systems like WAF, IPS, DLP, PAM, SIEM, AV, FIM, APT, and cloud initiatives.
• Ability to create/recommend policies and procedures for secure system use.
• Experience assessing the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Capability to manage multiple IT security projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels.
• Team management experience is essential.

Competencies:

• Exposure to senior management teams.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to solve problems in a flexible and analytical manner.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and results-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
• Availability to provide after-hours support for urgent incidents.

Skills