Step into a high-impact leadership role. Drive enterprise-wide security initiative and influence key stakeholders.
About Our Client
This organization serves as the data science and AI arm of a diversified business group, focused on enabling data-driven transformation across key industries such as energy, finance, and infrastructure. Its mandate is to operationalize data as a strategic asset-leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to support improved decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new sources of value across the enterprise.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the organization's information and cyber security governance processes and represent local interests in the group-level Cybersecurity Steering Committee.
- Design, develop, and maintain a company-wide information security program that integrates business priorities and operational needs.
- Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure appropriate security controls are embedded in systems and operations, and that Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and other compliance mechanisms are maintained.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain and enhance the organization's information security framework and documentation, including risk assessments, test results, process flows, and remediation plans.
- Act as the primary escalation point during critical security incidents; lead incident investigations and convene the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) when necessary.
- Oversee periodic audits, vulnerability assessments, and security testing to ensure controls are working as intended.
- Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify potential risks and guide mitigation strategies.
- Develop and deliver security awareness programs to promote a strong culture of security and accountability across the organization.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or IT Risk Management roles.Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing security programs aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.Hands-on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools, vulnerability management solutions, and security operations.Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data protection, privacy, and information security.Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.Professional certifications highly preferred, such as :CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)ISO / IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead AuditorCRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CompTIA Security+ (for technical security exposure)What's on Offer
Competitive salary & bonusesComprehensive health benefitsOpportunity to work with a leading organization in data analytics and artificial intelligenceProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesIf you are passionate about information security and ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply today!
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