Cyber Security - Manager/Sr. - FS/Telco

Tandem Search

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP709-2438

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Cyber Security is one of the most important risks facing businesses today. Systems and processes are becoming increasingly interconnected and automated and many organizations are now reliant upon technology to drive business strategy and growth. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to us for help and guidance on how to protect their assets, minimize business disruption and improve security as they continue to exploit technology and the Internet of things (IoT).

The Opportunity
We have ambitious plans to continue our Middle East cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy

Your Key Responsibilities
As a Manager/Sr. Manager in our Cyber security practice you will lead cyber security assessments and manage teams to deliver security programmes, often with limited supervision:
- Leading a portfolio of cyber engagements with our clients, reporting to a Senior Manager or Director, responsible for the day to day running of the engagements and the quality of the teams output.
- Managing and creating reports and via review ensuring the highest quality deliverables prior to Senior Manager’s / Director’s review.
- Contributing to developing the market for Cyber Security services across all sectors, identifying sales opportunities and escalating these to senior management.
- Establishing client relationships with senior stakeholders across the Middle East market.
- Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements.
- Contributing to the creation of proposals and marketing material.
- Managing engagements to time and budget.
- Contributing to the development of the existing cyber risk team acting as mentor and coach to the junior members of the team and leading by example.

Requirements

A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is advantageous, although some of our strongest performers come directly from industry therefore candidates with excellent industry experience and demonstrable success managing transformation work streams and proven experience of conducting cyber discussions at senior management are also encouraged to apply.

A broad background across security is expected with specific experience in one or more of the following areas essential;

- Security strategy, assessment, designing and implementing security strategy, governance frameworks over processes, controls, organisation and infrastructure to management cyber security.
- Security transformation programmes – design and management of security solution implementations and / or remediation programmes to address risks.
- Identity and access management (IDAM), assessing current IDAM practices and designing solutions to improve JML processes, privileged access and recertification programmes.
- Breach and incident management, design and implementation of breach and major incident management practices.
- Security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS etc.
- Data privacy, implementation of data protection / GDPR programmes to address confidentiality and security over customer, employee or patient data.
- Resilience, design and implementation of programmes to improve IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity.
- Security over operational technology and control systems (SCADA).
- Security architecture – creating secure architecture designs for solutions, designing secure patterns for reuse and the delivery of architectural reviews using TOGAF or SABSA.
- Security around emerging technology platforms – mobile device platforms (iOS, Android), cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Big Data, Social media.

Qualifications

- A security related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor is desirable, although not essential

What We Want:
Highly motivated, good communicators. You will need to convey technical content in business language with senior management. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career, but recognizes the value in developing others and strengthening the team.

If you feel that you are a good fit for this position, then please apply directly to this ad. Only relevant candidates will be contacted for the opportunity. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of your application, then you can assume that your profile was not shortlisted for this role.

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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