Cybersecurity Design Lead

Position Overview:

The Cybersecurity Design Lead is a key role responsible for guiding the development and implementation of effective cybersecurity strategies, solutions, and practices within an organization. This role involves leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the design and architecture of security solutions to protect the organization's assets and sensitive information. The Cybersecurity Design Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's cybersecurity posture remains robust, adaptable, and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cybersecurity Architecture Design:
   • Develop and communicate a strategic cybersecurity architecture vision that aligns with business goals, compliance requirements, and industry standards.
   • Lead the design and implementation of security solutions that address complex challenges across networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.
2. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning:
   • Develop and lead the implementation of the organization's cybersecurity strategy, considering current and emerging threats, industry trends, and business objectives.
   • Collaborate with senior leadership to align cybersecurity goals with the overall business strategy.
3. Security Architecture and Design:
   • Lead the design of security solutions, frameworks, and architectures that effectively safeguard the organization's systems, networks, and data.
   • Collaborate with technology teams to ensure security is integrated into the design of all new projects and initiatives.
4. Team Leadership and Collaboration:
   • Lead a team of cybersecurity architects, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to drive effective design and implementation efforts.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, operations, and compliance, to ensure security is integrated throughout the organization.
5. Risk Assessment and Management:
   • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impact on the organization.
   • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified risks.
6. Security Requirements and Standards:
   • Define security requirements for projects and systems, ensuring they adhere to industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
   • Create and maintain security design patterns and standards for consistent implementation across projects.
7. Technology Evaluation and Adoption:
   • Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and solutions, providing recommendations for adoption based on their effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
8. Stakeholder Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, to ensure cybersecurity requirements are understood and integrated into their processes.
9. Continuous Improvement:
   • Stay updated with the evolving cybersecurity landscape, industry trends, and emerging threats, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 8 years relevant experience