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- Head of Cyber Security
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**Job Title:** Head of Cyber Security
**Role Summary:**
Lead and mature the Security Operations team while serving as the trusted authority on cybersecurity, threat management, and compliance for client environments. Shape security strategy, enhance defensive capabilities, reduce risk, and represent the organization in client briefings, sales pursuits, assessments, and advisory engagements.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver measurable risk reduction and improved security posture for clients.
- Provide executive‑level communication on security matters and translate technical findings into business outcomes.
- Build and maintain a high‑performing Security Operations team that meets service‑level expectations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements across client engagements.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security professionals; act as escalation point for security operations.
- Serve as primary cybersecurity advisor to clients and prospects in briefings, reviews, and sales cycles.
- Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive security operations strategy aligned with client risk profiles.
- Oversee security framework implementation, policy alignment, and compliance mapping.
- Own incident response planning, lead investigations, and communicate impact, remediation, and post‑incident recommendations to clients.
- Evaluate, recommend, and integrate security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, SASE, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.) and guide architecture decisions.
- Conduct client‑facing risk assessments, prioritize mitigation actions, and present risk in business terms.
- Define and report security metrics, dashboards, and compliance status to senior leadership and clients.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and customer‑centric service within the team.
**Required Skills:**
- Expert configuration and management of enterprise security tools (e.g., Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Huntress).
- Strong incident response, digital forensics, log analysis, and malware containment experience.
- Proven leadership of SOC or security operations teams.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, controls, and best practices.
- Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and executive communication abilities.
- Ability to build and sustain client relationships and deliver advisory services.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of cybersecurity and IT services experience, including leadership of security operations.
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH (or equivalent).