- The Head of IT Security will be responsible for leading the organization's efforts to protect its information technology infrastructure, applications, and data.
- This role is crucial for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive IT security strategy that ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company's IT systems.
- The Head of IT Security will also work to minimize risk and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement a robust IT security strategy aligned with the organization's business goals and objectives.
- Ensure the security of IT systems by monitoring evolving risks and establishing proactive defenses.
- Lead, manage, and mentor the IT security team to build a high-performing department.
- Identify, assess, and manage IT security risks and threats to the organization's systems and data.
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend, implement, and monitor risk mitigation strategies and plans.
Security Governance and Compliance:
- Develop and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Oversee and manage security audits, assessments, and certifications as required.
Incident Response & Recovery:
- Develop and manage a robust incident response plan to address and recover from IT security breaches or threats.
- Coordinate response efforts in the event of a security breach, including forensic investigation and root cause analysis.
- Ensure business continuity planning and disaster recovery procedures are in place and regularly tested.
Security Infrastructure Management:
- Oversee the implementation and management of security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, encryption tools).
- Manage vulnerability management processes, including patch management and system hardening.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure system architecture, network infrastructure, and application development processes.
- Lead initiatives to promote security awareness across the organization by providing training to staff on best practices for IT security.
- Regularly conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to keep employees updated on emerging threats.
- Provide regular security status reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Present analysis on security incidents, metrics, and trends to inform decision-making.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and consultants related to IT security solutions.
- Ensure third-party vendors comply with security standards and practices.
Key Performance Indicators
- Incident Response Time
- Security Incident Frequency
- Compliance Audit Results
- Vulnerability Remediation Time
- Employee Security Training Completion Rate
- Patch Management Compliance
- Security Policy Adherence
- Security Technology Effectiveness
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Security Awareness Engagement
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Test Results
- Security Budget Utilization.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Others: Familiarity with both on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure security.
- Experience: Minimum 10 year experience managing a security team and leading strategic security initiatives an added advantage.
Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Technical Knowledge & Expertise.
- Legal & Regulatory Knowledge.
- Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards.
- Risk Management.
- Security Architecture.
- Data Privacy & Compliance.
- Contract & Vendor Management.
- Strategic & Leadership Skills.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities.
- Adaptability & Innovation.