Job Purpose:
The IT Security Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the IT Security team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's and clients' IT infrastructure.
This role oversees the implementation of cybersecurity strategies, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and provides expert guidance on security practices.
The manager will supervise IT Security Officers, ensure the successful execution of security programs, and act as the key liaison between the security team, IT, business units, and external clients
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of IT Security Officers, setting performance objectives and monitoring progress.
- Define and implement security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO
- Oversee day-to-day security operations, delegating tasks to ensure efficient execution of responsibilities.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
- Drive the design and implementation of cybersecurity programs including risk management, identity and access management (IAM), incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Ensure security controls are effectively deployed and monitored.
- Lead periodic security reviews and coordinate third-party audits and assessments.
- Vulnerability & Threat Management
- Incident Response & Investigations
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years in IT security or cybersecurity roles, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Strong understanding of enterprise security technologies including firewalls, SIEM, IAM, DLP, and vulnerability scanners.
- Demonstrated experience with managing security operations and audit/compliance processes.