Regional Vice President

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain robust security governance frameworks to ensure effective management and oversight of security operations and compliance.
• Align security governance with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Security Governance Framework Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive security governance framework that supports the organization's technology landscape.
• Ensure that all security policies and procedures are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business needs.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Perform vulnerability assessments, security testing, and risk analysis.
• Identify and assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR and ISO 27001.

Incident Management and Response:

• Lead the development and implementation of incident management processes.
• Oversee the monitoring of security systems and the investigation of security breaches.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Communicate regularly with executive leadership and key stakeholders about security risks and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of security efforts with business goals.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of security governance professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the team.

Related Years Of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in security governance, with a proven track record of leading successful security initiatives in complex organizations.

Years of Experience in Managerial Position: Minimum of 5+ years of managerial experience in a related field.

Field Of Experience: Large multinationals, Commercial industries, Real Estate.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Security Governance Framework: Developing and implementing a comprehensive security governance framework that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

2. Policy Development: Creating, updating, and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.

3. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks to protect the organization’s assets and data.

4. Compliance Oversight: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to integrate security governance into overall organizational strategies.

6. Training and Awareness: Developing and implementing security training programs to promote awareness and compliance among employees.

7. Performance Metrics: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of security governance initiatives.

8. Incident Response Coordination: Collaborating with incident response teams to ensure governance processes are followed during security incidents.

9. Reporting: Providing regular reports to executive leadership and the board on security governance initiatives, risks, and compliance status.

10. Continuous Improvement: Continuously assessing and improving security governance practices to adapt to evolving threats and business needs.

Skills

1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategies for security governance that align with business goals.

2. Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to information security.

3. Risk Management: Proficient in risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying security concepts to various stakeholders.

5. Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide and influence teams and foster a culture of security awareness.

6. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess security risks and evaluate the effectiveness of governance practices.