Cyber Security Director; CISO

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Cyber Security Director (CISO) Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Cyber Security Director (Chief Information Security Officer – CISO) to lead and oversee the organization’s cyber and information security strategy. The role is responsible for establishing a robust security framework, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and safeguarding the organization’s information assets in alignment with Company’s overall vision and mission.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience in cyber risk management, incident response, governance, and compliance.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent are highly preferred.

• Contribute to the department’s strategy in alignment with company’s overall vision and mission.
• Develop departmental objectives, KPIs, and annual operational plans, ensuring execution meets defined targets.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor financial performance.
• Implement and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee overall departmental performance, ensuring KPIs are properly developed, cascaded, communicated, and monitored.
• Ensure effective staffing, workforce planning, professional development, and optimal deployment of team members.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s cyber and information security strategy, architecture, policies, and risk management framework.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cyber-security framework, including forensic capabilities and end-to-end processes for threat detection, root cause analysis, response, and containment.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate hardware and software solutions to protect information systems from unauthorized access and misuse.
• Ensure company maintains a robust cyber and information security framework aligned with defined maturity levels and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and administration of security best practices, including cyber security governance and safe harbor processes.
• Establish, approve, and implement detailed security standards and procedures.
• Monitor emerging cyber security trends, threats, technologies, and services, recommending improvements and innovations.
• Ensure compliance with evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead the organization’s cyber resilience strategy and incident response management.
• Perform any additional job-related duties as assigned by senior management.