-Profile of services - Global.

-Compliance & Regulatory Management - Management and contribution to any regulatory request relating to IT Security globally.

-Vendor/Supplier Management – Liaison and potential management of IT Security vendors, consultants or suppliers. Reliant and adaptive to changing situations, with strong desire to delegate and empower the team.

-Strategic Security Leadership:

-Lead the development and execution of strategic security initiatives to strengthen network defences

-Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategies to senior management and stakeholders.

-Being responsible for maintaining up-to-date security documentation

-Security Documentation Review:

-Taking a risk based approach to conduct in depth reviews of security design documentation and firewall rules and identify potential gaps in security controls.

-Support the development and implementation of remediation plans for identified security deficiencies.

-Advanced Technical Support and Guidance:

-Offer advanced technical support and guidance on complex network solutions, cryptography, and data security projects.

-Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity standards and drive the adoption of best practices across the organization.

-Risk Management:

-Lead risk assessment activities and develop comprehensive risk management plans.

-Collaborate with the Business as part of the first line of defence (1LOD) to maintain visibility of IT security risk profiles and control effectiveness.

-Assist in engaging with regional and global cybersecurity stakeholders to address security concerns.

-Knowledge and Best Practices:

-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant security frameworks, standards, and best practices.

-Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

-Mentorship and Team Development:

-Mentor junior members of the team by providing leadership, support and setting an example

-Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the cybersecurity team.

-7+ years of experience focused on all aspects Networks and Network Security, from Design, Testing, and Implementation, through to policy certification and effectiveness review aligned to Cyber controls

-Extensive understanding of cybersecurity controls and industry trends.

-Proficiency with cybersecurity technologies such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, and proxies.

-In depth knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, DNS) and network protocol analysis tools.

-Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google is desirable.

-Proven ability to create comprehensive reports, documenting findings and providing strategic recommendations.

-Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries.

-Willingness to continuously learn and share learnings with others.

-Advanced Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM or equivalent are highly desirable.

-Experience in IT or cybersecurity, preferably within a financial or regulated environment.