Principal Specialist: Cyber Security

SUMMARY:
Our client in the telecommunication sector is looking for a professional Principal Specialist: Cyber Security contract role for 12 months.

POSITION INFO:
Desirable:

• An industry certification e.g. ISO 27001 Lead practitioner, DEVSECOPS, CCSP CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM and CISSP is strongly preferred.

• Degree\Relevant tertiary qualification in Information technology and Minimum of 8 + years of experience in Cyber Security role where you meet business deliverables.
• At least 8+ years’ experience in cyber governance, risk, controls, and compliance management in a technology environment
• 8+ years’ of experience in IT Audit and Assurance management in a Cyber or technology environment
• Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard.
• High level understanding and Knowledge of Cloud Risk, Compliance and Assurance
• Proven experience managing and operating multiple security programs, projects, and initiatives and related security tooling
• An ability to think strategically and drive change
• A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
• A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware, and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.
• Security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies
• Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
• Web Application Security & Encryption
• Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams
• Ability to build and manage highly motivated and innovated technical/extended team
• Ability to work under time and resource pressure
• An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders
• A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude
• Grasping of technical concepts rapidly and the ability to articulate these concepts to technical and non-technical audiences