Head - Information Security

Exp : 16 - 25 Years 

Responsibilities:

- Definition, Scoping, Creation and execution of IT and Data Security strategies enhancing the reliability and security of the IT systems, projects and underlying data at our organization.

- Liaise with senior level directors, the organizations board and other key stakeholders plus managers, programmers and IT Security risk-assessment staff under your remit.

- Oversee integration of new IT Systems Development with the organization's overall IT, Data and Information Security policies.

- Oversee staff training in all the latest security awareness skills, Check associated protocols, methodologies and procedures are implemented.

- Ensure compliance with any related legislation, such as the Data Protection Act, ISO standards or relevant government regulations.

- Plan budget allocations and associated financial forecasts relating to IT, Data and Information security.

- Manage your staff's technical and personal development, new hires, dispute resolution, redundancy and potentially termination of staff.

- Liaise with and manage your partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third party service or solutions providers.

Desired Profile:

- Deep knowledge in key security concepts such as authentication, authorization, public/private key encryption, role-based access control, and security by design

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of information security, digital forensics, and relevant tools and systems

- Excellent knowledge of the programming languages especially low level coding

- An overall understanding of the scripting and source code programming languages that your teams will be using

- Advanced knowledge in the investigation and analysis of security breach incidents

- Good understanding of all current legislation and regulations pertaining to your organization

- 8-10 years of hands-on experience in IS Security including at least 5 years of experience in digital forensic investigations

- Successful track record of effective coordination, prioritization, collaboration, organization and project delivery