Chief Information Security Officer

Position: Chief Information Security Officer

Job Description

• Developing and implementing secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks
• Educating and managing technology risk in collaboration with business leaders
• Building and driving a cybersecurity strategy and framework, with initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets
• Continuously evaluating and managing the cyber and technology risk posture of the organization
• Implementing and managing the cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) process
• Reporting to the most senior levels of the organization (the CEO and board of directors, or equivalent)
• Developing, justifying, and evaluating cybersecurity investments
• Developing and implementing ongoing security awareness training and education for users
• Leading cybersecurity operations and implementing disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans with business resilience in mind

Requirements and qualifications

• Possess IT certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)2 or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designations from ISACA
• Relevent Cybersecurity licences or qualifications

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of information security
• management frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).
• Experience with security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Understanding of network security, application security, and data protection principles

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  

Skills: Excellent Communication Skills, Information Security, Machine Learning, Leadership, Risk Assessment, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Business Acumen, Strategy, Information Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, security awareness, Cissp

Experience: 10.00-15.00 Years