Vice President – Cybersecurity

We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Cybersecurity to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, operations, governance and risk management within a large, complex organisation.

The role will oversee cybersecurity architecture, threat management, incident response and regulatory compliance, ensuring the protection of critical systems, infrastructure and information assets.

• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, frameworks, policies and technology roadmap.
• Lead cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, prevention, incident response and recovery.
• Oversee cybersecurity architecture, infrastructure security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and digital forensics.
• Manage Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, including third-party service providers.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance, risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Oversee security audits, remediation plans and compliance with applicable national and international standards.
• Provide cybersecurity risk assessments and technical security guidance for major IT initiatives.
• Lead security architecture and controls across cloud, network and hybrid environments, including SD-WAN and SASE.
• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Lead, develop and mentor cybersecurity teams while promoting organisation-wide security awareness.
• Collaborate with regulators, government authorities and external cybersecurity stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of direct cybersecurity experience, including at least 8 years in a significant leadership role.
• Professional cybersecurity certification, preferably CISSP
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• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity strategy, architecture, operations, governance and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including:
• ISO 27001, ISO 22301
• NESA, NIST, COBIT
• SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR
• OWASP ASVS, CSA STAR
• Experience managing third-party SOC providers, cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability management.
• Strong technical understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, cloud security, SD-WAN and SASE.
• Experience overseeing cybersecurity audits, including NESA and PCI DSS compliance.
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity programmes across complex environments combining legacy and modern technologies.

• Additional certifications such as CISM, CRISC or CISA
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• Experience in penetration testing, digital forensics, IT investigations and eDiscovery.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity and enterprise risk management.
• Experience engaging with government regulators, law enforcement and external security authorities.
• Background in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments.

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on technical understanding.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, transformation initiatives and external delivery partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity risks into clear business recommendations.
• Sound judgement, decision-making and crisis management capabilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance cybersecurity requirements with business priorities.