Head of Cybersecurity

Role Overview

The Head of Cybersecurity is responsible for leading the delivery and execution of cybersecurity programs across the organization. This role oversees end-to-end service delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes, strong client engagement, and alignment with business objectives.

The position requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity, capable of managing large-scale engagements, driving operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic, enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Delivery Leadership

• Lead the execution of multiple cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring delivery meets defined timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team, promoting collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on delivery matters, ensuring clear communication and strong relationship management.
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal creation, solution design, and client presentations.
• Manage delivery risks by identifying potential issues early and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation to ensure effective utilization across teams and partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across all engagements.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance tracking to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging feedback, performance data, and emerging technologies.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Client Engagement: Support onboarding, transition, and delivery of cybersecurity solutions for enterprise stakeholders.
• Risk Oversight: Monitor, assess, and escalate risks across projects and service delivery operations.
• Operational Excellence: Implement process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Business Continuity & Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant certifications, audit requirements, and continuity planning standards.
• Cost & Efficiency Management: Drive productivity improvements, optimize resource utilization, and manage delivery costs effectively.
• Innovation & Transformation: Lead initiatives focused on automation, digital transformation, and adoption of new technologies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.
• Proven experience delivering complex cybersecurity programs within large or enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains such as identity and access management, threat management, risk and compliance, privacy, and third-party risk.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with a range of cybersecurity technologies and platforms across identity, access, and security operations domains.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity platforms and tools across identity management and security ecosystems.

Key Competencies

• Executive leadership and strategic thinking
• Cybersecurity program delivery and governance
• Stakeholder and client relationship management
• Risk management and compliance oversight
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Innovation and digital transformation