Senior Cyber Security Leader

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Senior Cyber Security Director to join our team. This is a leadership role within the cyber security enablement team focusing on provider strategic leadership, including setting the vision and direction for the Security Enablement Team, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and driving innovation in security practices.

The successful candidate comes from a lengthy technical consulting background with a detailed understanding of the major security standards and frameworks and their implications at the architectural level. As this role will be part of the Consulting leadership team, you will also be required to have prior people management experience.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Provider strategic leadership, including setting the vision and direction for the Security Enablement Team, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and driving innovation in security practices.
• Provide expertise, leadership, guidance, and support to technical and business project teams in the development, communication, and full lifecycle management of enterprise-aligned cyber security architectures.
• Support with the development of our clients Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Promoting a proactive focus on security architecture through early intervention in technology project lifecycles, ensuring projects maintain an enterprise-wide view.
• Lead the technical delivery of Microsoft 365 (M365) security services, covering Microsoft 365 Security and compliance deployments, Azure cloud security deployments, and Microsoft Sentinel deployments.
• Perform security risk assessments against client's Microsoft deployments and provide recommendations for uplift.
• Assist in the design and deployment of Microsoft technologies within client environments.
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge of emerging security technologies.
• Be active within the cyber security industry and community to stay on top of latest security industry trends and building out your network.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. This includes effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Developing and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, and ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Security Enablement Team, such as client satisfaction, project delivery timelines, and security incident response times.
• Collaborating closely with other cyber security teams to provide holistic cyber security services.

About You:

The ideal candidate has a combination of technical and business acumen, with experience in shaping and driving the security design and deployment of major ICT transformation programs from a cyber security perspective. Additionally, they should possess relevant tertiary qualifications, industry certifications, and/or relevant industry experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience with designing, implementing/configuring, and maintaining Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience maintaining and monitoring operations-at-scale within cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft partnership model and approach.
• Cloud governance and risk management experience is highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., computer science or IT degree), industry certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, TOGAF, GIAC), and/or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in shaping and driving the security design and deployment of major transformation programs from a cyber security perspective, in one or more of the following areas: Operational Technology Security architecture and segregation models, Microsoft Azure cloud security and resilience architecture, Cloud (SaaS) email and web proxy solutions, Identity and Access Management Solutions, Office 365 security solutions, and Azure security engineering experience is highly regarded.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, and we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.