Head, IT Security
Head, IT Security
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Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a robust IT security strategy aligned with the organizations business goals and objectives.
Ensure the security of IT systems by monitoring evolving risks and establishing proactive defenses.
Lead manage and mentor the IT security team to build a high-performing department.
2. Risk Management:
Identify assess and manage IT security risks and threats to the organizations systems and data.
Conduct regular security assessments audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Recommend implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies and plans.
3. Security Governance and Compliance:
Develop and enforce IT security policies procedures and standards.
Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks (e.g. GDPR HIPAA ISO 27001 NIST).
Oversee and manage security audits assessments and certifications as required.
4. Incident Response & Recovery:
Develop and manage a robust incident response plan to address and recover from IT security breaches or threats.
Coordinate response efforts in the event of a security breach including forensic investigation and root cause analysis.
Ensure business continuity planning and disaster recovery procedures are in place and regularly tested.
5. Security Infrastructure Management:
Oversee the implementation and management of security tools and technologies (e.g. firewalls intrusion detection systems endpoint protection encryption tools).
Manage vulnerability management processes including patch management and system hardening.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure system architecture network infrastructure and application development processes. 6. Training & Awareness:
Lead initiatives to promote security awareness across the organization by providing training to staff on best practices for IT security.
Regularly conduct workshops seminars and awareness campaigns to keep employees updated on emerging threats.
7. Reporting & Analysis:
Provide regular security status reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Present analysis on security incidents metrics and trends to inform decision-making.
8. Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with external vendors service providers and consultants related to IT security solutions.
Ensure third-party vendors comply with security standards and practices.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field
Others: Familiarity with both on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure security.
Experience: Previous experience managing a security team and leading strategic security initiatives an added advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Incident Response Time
Security Incident Frequency
Compliance Audit Results
Vulnerability Remediation Time
Employee Security Training Completion Rate
Patch Management Compliance
Security Policy Adherence
Security Technology Effectiveness
Third-Party Risk Management
Security Awareness Engagement
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Test Results
Security Budget Utilization
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
Technical Knowledge & Expertise
Legal & Regulatory Knowledge
Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards
Risk Management
Security Architecture
Data Privacy & Compliance
Contract & Vendor Management
Skill/Competencies:
Strategic & Leadership Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
Adaptability & Innovation
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Functionally and administratively reports to: Group Head IT Infrastructure
Employment Type
Full-Time
