Head of Security
IDCMPS
Job Description
Security Strategy & Policy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices (ISO, NIST, etc.). Establish a security framework that includes risk assessments, vulnerability management, data encryption, and access control protocols. Regularly review and update the security posture to mitigate emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Threat Detection & Incident Management: Oversee real‑time threat monitoring, detection, and response activities, ensuring timely resolution of security incidents. Lead the incident response team during security breaches, coordinating investigations, mitigating damages, and restoring operations. Conduct regular security drills and testing of incident response procedures to ensure readiness.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, including data protection regulations such as GDPR, and oversee security audits. Manage risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks. Coordinate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure all security protocols meet compliance requirements.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Oversee the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans from a security perspective, ensuring platform resilience during incidents. Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure that recovery objectives are met in the event of disruptions.
People Management: Lead and mentor a team of security specialists, fostering a security‑conscious culture across the organization. Develop training programs to improve security awareness and ensure that all employees adhere to security policies.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification is mandatory.
- Skills & Competencies: Strong expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, incident management, and regulatory compliance. Excellent leadership and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in a senior security management role, with a focus on platform security, risk management, and incident response.
Benefits
As per client policy
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