1)Business Process

• Develop and enforce key industry best practices, benchmarks and standards on cybersecurity policies and procedures aligned to business objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits for regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with CSF, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, DLP, and encryption tools.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate security into operational processes and new projects.
• Prepare periodic security posture reports for leadership and recommend improvements
• Ensure seamless integration of systems across business functions to drive operational excellence

2)Technical

• Implement and manage security solutions for network, endpoint, and data protection (firewalls, EDR, DLP, encryption).
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; ensure timely patch management.
• Manage SIEM tools for threat detection and coordinate with SOC for incident response 

3)People Excellence

• Demonstrate cybersecurity awareness to employees and promote a security-first culture. 
• Mentor junior team members and assist in developing their technical and analytical skills. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Compliance, Operations) to ensure security integration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on emerging threats and best practices.

4)Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and data security technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles (Azure/AWS) and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) preferred.