Cyber Security Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization’s cybersecurity and information security strategy in alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology priorities.
• Lead enterprise-wide security programs covering security operations, threat management, vulnerability management, identity and access management, application security, cloud security, and data protection.
• Establish and maintain robust information security policies, standards, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, endpoints, networks, and business processes.
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), incident response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring capabilities.
• Lead cybersecurity incident response and crisis management, ensuring timely investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident improvements.
• Drive security architecture and secure-by-design principles across technology initiatives, applications, platforms, and digital transformation programs.
• Manage regulatory, compliance, audit, and risk requirements related to information security and cybersecurity.
• Develop and monitor security metrics, dashboards, and risk indicators for senior management and executive leadership.
• Build strong relationships with technology, engineering, infrastructure, legal, risk, compliance, and business teams to embed security into organizational processes.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity and information security teams, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and continuous development.
• Manage cybersecurity vendors, managed security service providers, consultants, and strategic technology partners.
• Drive security awareness and training programs to strengthen the organization’s overall security culture.

Must-Have Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Enterprise Security Strategy & Governance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Security Architecture
• Security Operations & Incident Response
• Vulnerability and Threat Management
• Identity & Access Management
• Cloud Security
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Security Audits and Compliance
• Business Continuity & Cyber Resilience
• Security Policies, Controls, and Frameworks
• Stakeholder and Executive Management
• Team Leadership and People Management

Qualifications & Experience

• 18–27 years of overall experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security, or related domains.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level cybersecurity or information security functions.
• Strong track record of developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies across complex technology environments.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary security teams and working with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced qualifications or industry-recognized security certifications will be an advantage.