Networks & Information Security Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop Networks and Information Security policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned Information Technology activity and provide continuous improvement recommendations.
• Develop Networks and Information Security strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment to WTCO s strategy, vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
• Develop Networks and Information Security budget and ensure potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
• Fulfil ESG responsibilities and requirements in line with strategy and ESG related initiatives.
• Set Networks and Information Security KPIs and monitor progress and development towards WTCO strategic objectives.
• Identify the management needs of competencies, talents and provide recommendations with regards to human resources decisions.
• Develop all Networks and Information Security reports in a timely and accurately manner while ensure meeting the requirements, policies, and quality standards.
• Delegate duties, responsibilities, and authorities to appropriate team members within the business in case of absence
• Ensure work is performed based on approved policies, processes, procedures and instructions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the systems, practices, cost optimization, and productivity & efficiency improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards within WTCO and related functions such as but not limited to (HC, HSSE, Risk and Cybersecurity, etc..).
• Escalate problems to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Manage the design and deployment of enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and business continuity.
• Develop network performance monitoring procedures to proactively detect and resolve connectivity and reliability issues.
• Develop network architecture standards covering routing, switching, and redundancy to support infrastructure scalability and resilience.
• Monitor network connectivity across all sites, including data centers and cloud environments, with effective disaster recovery capabilities.
• Execute cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, endpoint protection, and access management to safeguard against internal and external threats.
• Scrutinize the investigation and resolution of security incidents to minimize risk exposure and ensure operational integrity.
• Monitor hybrid cloud security environments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.
• Support audits and compliance checks by maintaining up-to-date security logs, documentation, and risk registers.
• Maintain partnerships with infrastructure and system teams to ensure the seamless integration of security controls within network design.
• Develop incident response playbooks and train internal teams to respond effectively to cyber threats and emergencies.
• Review evolving cybersecurity threats and recommend adaptive technologies to strengthen WTCO s security posture.
• Enhance threat detection capabilities by implementing monitoring tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and anomaly detection platforms.
• Scrutinize third-party and vendor network access to ensure secure connectivity and alignment with WTCO s data protection requirements.
• Evaluate network and security infrastructure performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvements and investments.