Job Description:  
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our cybersecurity efforts and ensure the protection of our information systems. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in cybersecurity management, especially cybersecurity practice and regulation in both private and public companies

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the organization’s information security policies and procedures.
• Manage and lead the cybersecurity team, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of security controls.
• Align with the heads of engineering, operations, support, legal & compliance, HR, and sales.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and privacy regulations, both for private and public entities.
• Collaborate with executive management to integrate cybersecurity practices into business operations.
• Evaluate and address potential security risks related to enterprise, network, and cloud environments.
• Communicate security-related concepts to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear understanding and compliance.

Area of Responsibilities:

• Security of SaaS products such as HR, CRM, communication, document management, accounting and tax, financial management.
• Security of services such as system integration service and financial services.
• Enterprise operations of multiple software and financial companies including companies regulated by government agencies (such as BI).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certifications are required.
• 5-10 years of experience in a managerial position within cybersecurity.
• At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with expertise in enterprise security, network security, cloud security, and GRC.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a software company or fintech environment.
• Excellent command of English and superior communication skills.
• Proven strategic planning abilities and experience in implementing privacy controls.

Skills:

• Application Security: Emphasize experience in securing software development processes (DevSecOps), including secure coding practices, application vulnerability management, and software security architecture.
• Incident Response and Management: Include skills related to managing security incidents, breaches, and forensic analysis to ensure the candidate can effectively handle and mitigate security incidents.
• Security Architecture: Specify the need for expertise in designing and implementing robust security architectures, including zero trust, micro-segmentation, and network segmentation strategies.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Highlight the importance of skills in managing identity and access management frameworks, such as SSO, MFA, and privileged access management (PAM).
• Threat Intelligence and Monitoring: Include experience with threat intelligence, security monitoring, and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools for proactive threat detection and response.
• Data Security: Add requirements for experience with data protection technologies, including encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and data classification frameworks.
• Cloud Security: While cloud security is mentioned, specifying knowledge of specific platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center) would be beneficial.
• Experience with Security Frameworks and Standards: Specify knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls, which are essential for aligning security strategies with recognized standards.

 

 

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