Cyber Security Manager in Karachi.
About Client Company:
The company is the sister Concern of J Awan Partners - UAEs largest compliance company
The company was founded by compliance and risk management professionals with well over 100 years of experience to address the need for a results driven intelligence based modular platform that addresses key regulatory challenges for the financial services companies globally. Since the system is built by practitioners, it takes into account the structural, policy and operational difficulties faced by different types of financial services firms of various sizes and complexity. Our solution is available as a SaaS or as an onsite solution
Regional offices are in Karachi, Doha, Qatar, Canada and Bahrain.
Summary
The Cyber Security Senior Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding our company's digital assets, customer data, and information systems. This position demands a highly skilled and experienced professional capable of developing and implementing advanced cybersecurity strategies and managing security initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, banking, and fintech, combined with extensive knowledge of cyber security practices.
Required skills:
Security architecture & network configuration definition and development
Understanding of security controls related to routing, firewalls, encryption, proxies, VPN, authentication, DDOS mitigation, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
Security tools and technologies
Intrusion prevention and detection
Cloud environments
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), laws, and regulations.
Experience with a variety of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, and data encryption.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect the organization's digital assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Lead and manage the cybersecurity team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance their skills and performance.
Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and implement timely solutions.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate security measures into all technology and business processes.
Stay abreast of the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies to continually enhance the organization's security posture.
Manage relationships with external security vendors and partners to ensure the effective implementation of security tools and services.
Develop and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to priority security initiatives.
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation and remediation of security breaches or attacks.
Communicate regularly with executive leadership and stakeholders about the state of the organization's cyber security, including risks, initiatives, and progress.
Assist in company IT support.
Experiences
A minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in the finance, banking, or fintech sectors, with a deep understanding of the unique security challenges and regulatory requirements in these industries.
Preferably to have a compliance background with an understanding of compliance assessments.
Qualifications
Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication and leadership ability
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Commitment to continuous development and continuing education, to stay on top of IT and cybersecurity trends.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Self-starter with strong work ethics
Customer-centric approach
Inter-Personal Skills
Attention to detail.
A flexible approach and ability to adapt.
Experience: 7+ years
Location: Karachi (ONSITE)
Timings: Monday - Friday (9 AM to 6 PM)
Benefits:
Competitive salaries and benefits package
Excellent working environment and opportunities for growth
International & entrepreneurial environment
Support to seek advancement toward partner status
Medical Insurance
Paid Leaves
End of Service benefits (Gratuity)
Provident Fund
Annual Bonus
Performance Based Bonus
Life Insurance
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