Cyber Security Lead

Job Title: Cyber Security Advisor

Education:

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Computers, Electronics/Telecommunication)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Certification:

• CISSP (Mandatory)
• CCSP

Work Experience:

12+ years of IT security operations and governance.

Proven experience as a Cyber Security Advisor or Lead Information Security.

Key Technical Skillsets:

• Sound understanding of Security Technologies and Methodologies for Enhancing the Cybersecurity Landscape of the organization.
• Hands-on experience with Data Protection technologies like Forcepoint DLP, Boldon James Classifier & Seclore DRM.
• Hands-on experience in handling Security reports and incidents based on Imperva Database Activity Monitor (DAM), File Integrity Monitor (FIM), Tenable Vulnerability Scanner.
• Hands-on experience in Content Filtering Technologies of CDR Technologies.
• Working knowledge of Endpoint Protection Suite from Trend Micro Apex One & Deep Security.
• Working knowledge of Perimeter Security solutions from F5, Palo Alto & Fortinet firewalls, Next Generation IPS, Email and Web Gateways.
• Working knowledge in APT Suite from Trend Micro DDI & DDAN.
• Operational knowledge in Cryptographic Key Management solutions from Thales HSM, Cipher trust & Storemagic.
• Working Knowledge of Access Management Solutions for PAM, PIM & IAM.
• Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architecture).
• Good Understanding of Compliance Regulations, including NIST, CIS SAMA, NESA, ISO, GDPR, and DGISR.

Strategic Thinking:

• Should be able to envision long-term technical direction of the organization and create a compelling strategy to achieve the vision.
• Ability to align technical initiatives with overall business goals and articulate technology to drive innovation and growth.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments including Customer and Internal Stakeholders.
• Team Building and Nurture high performing teams.

Decision Making:

• Possess strong Analytical and Technical problem-solving skills to make informed decisions.
• Able to work under pressure, balance technical constraints, project goals, business goals to make critical decisions.
• Adept at handling constructive conflict resolution within the teams or between team members & other stakeholders and derive mutually beneficial outcomes.

Ethical Leadership:

• Should set high standards of Integrity and lead by example in their actions and decisions.
• Should showcase resilience to bounce back from setbacks and handle stress effectively.

Accountability & Result Driven:

• Should set clear goals and expectations, track progress and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Agile thinking with adaptability to adjusting strategies and tactics for achieving desired outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Support and lead team to operate, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware for escalated issues and regular upgrades.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Security Incident & Problem Management with strict adherence to SLAs.
• Risk, Vulnerability Management and Reporting.
• Manage and monitor the organization’s cyber security systems and infrastructure.
• Track the performance of security measures to protect information of network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Define KRI and KPI as per agreement and provide weekly updates to stakeholders on progress and dependencies.
• Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.
• Work closely with SoC to monitor and manage Events to Incident conversions. Take actions within stipulated SLAs to close all Incidents.
• Comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.