Head - Cyber Security - IT

KRA's

- To manage large Incident Response Center (IRC) team, which is structured to both efficiently and effectively respond to cybersecurity threats

- Develop, maintain, and lead an incident response management program that includes incident detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and chain of evidence/ forensic artifacts required for additional investigations

- To lead security experts in engineering security solutions and periodically assess the efficacy of the technology

- Direct the functions, processes, and operations of the cybersecurity and ensure policies, procedures, and objectives align with company goals

- Monitor key performance indicators, determine and recommend techniques to improve efficiency/process improvements

- Communicate the organization's cybersecurity status and specific concerns to senior leadership

- Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, and customer requirements governing information security, personally identifiable information and assets

- Monitor intelligence sources to identify potential threats/compromises which may target the company and develop proactive strategies to minimize the impact of these threats

- To lead security analytics function consisting of big data specialists, security experts and programmers

Skills & Experience Required

(Candidate Profile)

- Cyber Security Knowledge - Leader should have a deep understanding of the technical Aspects of at cybersecurity domains SIEM, threat protection, security Intelligence, SOC, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security and incident response and Digital Forensics

- Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership - Leader should visualize the big picture orientation, conceiving effective strategies to protect/defend against cyber threats. Ability to connect with senior leadership team, business and industry leaders

- Delivery Capabilities - Strong Delivery Expertise with experience in handling multi shore consulting projects with distributed and cross-cultural teams

- Analytical thinking & problem-solving capability - Ability to propose solutions for different scenarios. Ability to handle shifting priorities and manage timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Leadership & Interpersonal skills - Demonstrated ability to network and influence stakeholders (Internal, Team, Clients, and Vendors) and Being adept in Process Management, Program Management, and Change Management skills

- Personal Drive & growing teams Can-do attitude, a strong desire to learn and shape one's own career path. Passion to build and grow high performing team through mentorship and coaching

Technical Skills Required

- CISM, CISSP, COBIT, ITIL Foundation Certifications (one certification must)

- Subject matter expertise in Risk Management and Regulatory Frameworks

- Excellent communication skills

- Program Management capabilities

- Technical Skills

- Facilitation skills

- Leading global SOC- Technologist- Communications- excellent- thought leadership

- Leading a large team of cyber defense.