Project Manager - Cyber Security

Highly experienced and strategic Cyber Security Group Manager to lead the cyber security team in protecting the organization/Customers digital assets, infrastructure, and information. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing security operations, risk management, incident response, and compliance initiatives, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple Cyber Security Projects across the globe.
• Lead and manage the cybersecurity team, including analysts, engineers, and incident responders.
• Need to manage Security Operation Manager from different projects and guide them to meet the Client requirements
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Client leadership to align with security objectives with business goals.
• Manage budgeting and resource allocation for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Must focus on new growth opportunities within the existing accounts/projects
• Oversee day-to-day security operations including monitoring, detection, and response to security threats
• Lead the design and implementation of security architecture across systems and networks.
• Ensure the organization’s security tools and technologies are effectively deployed and maintained.
• Run the Operation without escalations from internal and client perspective
• Need to be proactive and client interactive to understand the requirement and provide appropriate solution
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• Manage third-party security assessments and vendor risk management.
• Develop and maintain the incident response plan (IRP).
• Lead incident response efforts and post-incident analysis.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and communication teams during incidents.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and technical staff on security best practices.
• Able to showcase project deliverable to clients and internal stakeholders with weekly, monthly and quarterly performance metrics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 16 -18 years of experience in IT security, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity & access management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor