Position: Chief Information Security Officer
Job Description
- Developing and implementing secure processes and systems used to prevent, detect, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks
- Educating and managing technology risk in collaboration with business leaders
- Building and driving a cybersecurity strategy and framework, with initiatives to secure the organization's cyber and technology assets
- Continuously evaluating and managing the cyber and technology risk posture of the organization
- Implementing and managing the cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) process
- Reporting to the most senior levels of the organization (the CEO and board of directors, or equivalent)
- Developing, justifying, and evaluating cybersecurity investments
- Developing and implementing ongoing security awareness training and education for users
- Leading cybersecurity operations and implementing disaster recovery protocols and business continuity plans with business resilience in mind
Requirements and qualifications
- Possess IT certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)2 or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designations from ISACA
- Relevent Cybersecurity licences or qualifications
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of information security
- management frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).
- Experience with security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
- Understanding of network security, application security, and data protection principles
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
