Manager - Cybersecurity
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About the Role
ISA is hiring a Manager of Cyber Security to lead enterprise security strategy, operations, and governance across on-premises and cloud environments. The role oversees a team, manages security controls, and ensures compliance with standards like ISO 27001.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization’s cyber security roadmap aligned with business and regulatory requirements
- Establish security policies, standards, and procedures across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments
- Collaborate with the Manager of Cloud & Infrastructure Services to embed security into system and network architecture
- Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and third party risk assessments
- Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulatory requirements
- Oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response
- Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation plans
- Implement and maintain security controls for servers, networks, cloud services, Kubernetes, and databases
- Lead incident response and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis
- Ensure strong identity and access management (IAM), privilege escalation control, and zero trust practices
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits across IT infrastructure and applications
- Manage enterprise endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, or related field (master’s preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent industry certifications
- Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Oracle Security)
- Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a plus
- Fluent in English Language
- Strong background securing Windows/Linux servers, cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle), and enterprise networks
- Knowledge of enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB) and their security best practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- 8+ years of IT security experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role
- Hands on experience with Kubernetes security, container hardening, and cloud native security tools
- Proven track record in leading incident response and crisis management
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Job Purpose
- The Manager of Cyber Security leads enterprise cyber security strategy, operations, and governance across on premises and cloud environments.
- Oversees a dedicated cyber security team protecting infrastructure, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and databases.
Key Result Responsibilities Strategic & Governance
- Develop and implement the organization’s cyber security roadmap.
- Establish security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with Cloud & Infrastructure Services to embed security into architecture.
- Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and third party risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
Operational Security
- Oversee SOC activities including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
- Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation plans.
- Implement security controls for servers, networks, cloud, Kubernetes, and databases.
- Lead incident response and forensic investigations.
- Ensure strong IAM, privilege escalation control, and zero trust practices.
Risk Management & Assurance
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits.
- Manage endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms.
- Drive awareness and training programs.
- Oversee data protection, encryption, and backup/recovery procedures.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a dedicated cyber security team.
- Define KPIs and success metrics for cyber defence.
- Provide continuous skill development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, IT, or related field (master’s preferred).
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent certifications.
- Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, Oracle) preferred.
- Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong background securing Windows/Linux, cloud, and enterprise networks.
- Knowledge of enterprise databases and their security best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Work Experience
- 8+ years of IT security experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role.
- Hands on experience with Kubernetes security and cloud native security tools.
- Proven track record in leading incident response and crisis management.
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