Cybersecurity Project Manager / IT Security Specialist

Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Manager / IT Security Specialist

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Role Summary

Cybersecurity Project Manager / IT Security Specialist

Primary Skills (Must Have)

• Cybersecurity Domains:

  Authentication, IAM, Secure Network Architecture, Data Security, Cryptography, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security

• IT Security Project Management
  
• IT Risk Management & Remediation
  
• Security Hardening of Servers & Networks
  
• Cybersecurity Tools Implementation
  
• Architectural & Functional Design (Security Solutions)
  
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
  
• Strong Communication (English – Fluent)
  

Additional Skills (Should Have)

• Experience in

  Banking IT

  (projects, operations, transformation, implementation)
• Hands-on knowledge of

  security frameworks and compliance

• Experience responding to security incidents or risk assessments
  
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects under tight deadlines
  
• Problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making capabilities
  

Preferred Certifications

(Candidates with these will be prioritized)

• CISSP, CCSP, SSCP

• CISM, CRISC, CGEIT

• CISA

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Expertise

• Provide expert guidance across cybersecurity domains including authentication, secure architecture, IAM, data security, cryptography, cloud & infrastructure security.
  
• Strengthen and harden servers, networks, and IT infrastructure to prevent vulnerabilities.
  
• Implement cybersecurity tools and solutions to enhance security posture.
  

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage cybersecurity/IT risk projects end-to-end.
  
• Analyze business requirements and prepare

  Functional

  &

  Architectural

  design documents.
• Structure project plans, define scope, estimate efforts, and manage schedules.
  
• Support staffing plans and ensure resource allocation for project delivery.
  
• Maintain project timelines and efficiently manage ad-hoc requests.
  

Security Governance & Risk

• Ensure IT & business projects comply with IT risk and cybersecurity standards.
  
• Communicate and enforce IT security requirements, changes, and improvements.
  
• Integrate cybersecurity risks into project plans and certify project deliverables.
  
• Provide guidance during audits, assessments, and compliance checks.
  

Stakeholder & Reporting

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across IT, security, business, and operations.
  
• Provide clear project updates and risk indicators to

  Senior Management

  .
• Ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational security frameworks.
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Expertise in security technologies & controls
  
• Project planning & execution skills
  
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure & manage multiple priorities
  
• Analytical mindset, problem-solver, proactive attitude
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent
  
• 9–14 years of solid experience in

  IT Security, Cybersecurity, IT Project Management, or IT Transformation

If anyone interested please share your updated resume below

Email: muthukrishnan.saminathan@kiya.ai

Contact: 6369929072