Security Apps Lead

Overview

Key responsibilities

• Provides operational management in the implementation of an organization-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Maintains and implements information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organization, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
• Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
• Coordinates the execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
• Ensures company's compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Assists with assessing and selecting and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect company digital assets.
• Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and providing regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organization's security posture.
• Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Provides guidance, management to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.
• To thrive in this role, you need to have:
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Developing team management skills to lead and motivate a diverse security team.
• Good problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Good business acumen and the ability to align security activities with overall security strategic objectives.