Senior Specialist - Cyber Security

SUMMARY:
Our client in the mobile network sector is seeking a Senior Specialist - Cyber Security on a contract duration of 6 months. 


Role purpose:
Our company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Senior Specialist to oversee and manage our cyber security initiatives within the financial services, insurance, and lending sector. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of cyber security practices and trends and possess the leadership skills necessary to guide a team of professionals in implementing and maintaining an effective and comprehensive cyber security program. The senior specialist must be able to influence and broker conversation with executive level stakeholders to address cyber risk in financial services entity.

POSITION INFO:
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• 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 5+ years’ experience in cyber governance, risk, controls and compliance management in a technology environment
• At least 3 – 5 years’ 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
• An ability to think strategically and drive change
• A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
• GSM Network Infrastructure
• 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 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 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