IT Security Manager

Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field of study.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT Security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
3. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
4. Proven ability to lead and mentor a security team (including engineers, analysts, and leads).
5. Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing suites.
6. Solid knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMB) and operating systems (Windows/Linux).
7. Experience in managing incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management programs.
8. Ability to develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
9. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or similar) are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Define and implement the organizations IT security strategy and roadmap.
2. Lead and supervise the IT Security team to ensure optimal performance.
3. Oversee offensive and defensive security operations, including red teaming, penetration testing, and incident response.
4. Reviewing risks and assessing their alignment with regulatory and industry standards (GDPR, PCI DSS).
5. Prepare executive-level reports on security posture, risks, and remediation plans.
6. Drive purple teaming initiatives to enhance detection and response capabilities.
7. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
8. Manage vendor relationships, oversee procurement of security tools, and control security budgets.
9. Collaborate with other IT and business units to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
10. Champion security awareness programs and foster a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.