Senior IT Project & Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced IT professional to lead and manage IT projects while ensuring strong cybersecurity governance and secure system implementation. The role combines project management expertise with technical oversight and security compliance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end IT initiatives manage stakeholders ensure timely delivery and maintain high security and risk management standards across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end IT projects from initiation to closure.
  
• Define project scope objectives timelines and resource allocation.
  
• Develop project plans budgets risk registers and status reports.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams vendors and external stakeholders.
  
• Manage change requests and ensure proper governance procedures.
  
• Provide regular updates to senior management and executive leadership.
  

IT Governance & Strategy

• Align IT initiatives with business strategy and digital transformation goals.
  
• Implement project management best practices (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).
  
• Ensure compliance with corporate IT policies and regulatory requirements.
  
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
  

IT Security & Risk Management

• Oversee implementation of IT security controls and policies.
  
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
  
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
  
• Monitor security incidents and coordinate remediation actions.
  
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to secure systems.
  
• Ensure data protection access control and network security compliance.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field.
  
• 815 years of experience in IT project management and/or IT security roles.
  
• Strong experience managing enterprise-level IT projects.
  
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles risk management and compliance standards.
  
• Experience with infrastructure applications cloud platforms and system integrations.
  
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and best practices.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  

Preferred Certifications

• PMP / PRINCE2 (Project Management)
  
• ITIL Certification
  
• CISSP CISM CEH or other relevant security certifications