Vice President, IT Cybersecurity

Vice President, IT Security

The Vice President, IT Security will be responsible for overseeing and managing the IT security operations within the IT Department. This role requires a strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and industry best practices. The Vice President will lead a team of security professionals and collaborate with other departments to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets within the Group.

Your role:

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide IT security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for information security across the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk management program to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats.
• Manage the deployment and maintenance of security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, encryption tools, etc.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems or networks.
• Monitor security incidents and conduct investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and trends in information security to proactively address potential risks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT security team by setting clear goals, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into system development lifecycle processes.
• Other duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs.

To succeed in your role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT security roles with progressively increasing responsibilities. Experience from sizable consultancy firm will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles including risk assessment methodologies, vulnerability management techniques, incident response protocols, etc.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT security strategies in complex organizations.
• In-depth understanding of network architecture principles including LAN/WAN technologies, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), firewalls, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or industry standards like ISO 27001 is preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team towards achieving common goals.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex situations quickly and make informed decisions.