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Job description / Role
Strategic
- Develop and managing and align IT security strategies and policies with internally and external bodies.
- In coordination with other stakeholders, develop and ensure adherence to the IT security governance models and procedures.
- Lead global, strategic technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the IT Security and associated project portfolio.
- Provide leadership for delivery of 24-7-365 service operations and KPI compliance. Establish metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLA) to continually improve the performance of IT operations.
- Ensure that ROI from different projects is achieved. With the in-depth understanding of IT Security technologies knowledge.
- Assess current technology architecture for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and for possible upgrades or improvement
- Evaluate department budget and costs associated with technological training
- Implement and oversee technological upgrades, improvements and major changes to the information security environment
- Serve as a focal point of contact for the information security team and the customer or organization
- Communicate information security goals and new programs effectively with other department managers within the organization
Operations
- Oversee information security audits, whether by performed by organization or third-party personnel
- Provide information security awareness training to organization personnel
- Management of overall IT Security systems and setup of the organisation and oversee the operations
- Ensure all systems and applications deployed in the organisation has the minimum IT security standards
- Lead and manage different Security projects as per the standard Project management models.
- Coordinate with various IT section on various departmental and divisional IT issues
- Prepare, review and finalise of IT budgets (Capital, Manpower, Training, operating) related to IT Security.
- Coordinate with IT suppliers and vendors to ensure proper support is rendered as per the signed agreements and the agreed SLAs.
- Coordinate with external parties like DGCAM, OAG, OAS, Oman Airports, Service providers, ROP, airlines for various IT Security projects
- Set and implement user access controls and identity and access management systems
- Monitor network and application performance to identify and irregular activity
- Deploy endpoint detection and prevention tools to thwart malicious hacks
- Set up patch management systems to update applications automatically
- Implement comprehensive vulnerability management systems across all assets on-premises and in the cloud
People Development
- Lead project teams developing and-or implementing computerized solutions to business needs.
- Review employee performance and conduct appraisals in order to identify and provide opportunities for staff development aimed at increasing professionalism
- Motivate, organize, mentor and manage the team by planning future skill requirements and technical trainings in coordination with Learning and Development department of the organisation.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in IT/Computer Science (or Similar) with 10 years of experience in IT Security Systems & Operations Management of which 05 years in managerial level.
- Master degree in the related field will be an advantage.
About the Company
Oman Air, the flagship company of the Sultanate of Oman's Civil Aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993. Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air, as Oman's national carrier has witnessed rapid growth in the last 14 years. Oman Air has played a major role in making Muscat a major traffic hub in the Middle East providing a fillip to commercial, industrial and tourism activities.
As a full-fledged commercial airline of Oman, Oman Air has striven to maintain high performance standards in all aspects of its operation. The Oman International Services was established in the year 1970 & later Oman Aviation Services was founded on 1981 to extend services to the other airlines in terms of cargo handling, ground handling etc.
The Oman Air fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircraft with aesthetically designed interiors. Ultra- modern in-flight service equipment is deployed onboard to improve safety and overall performance. Investment in new technology, planning and product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation industry.