The Role
Lead ICT and cybersecurity strategy and operations: manage networks, servers, cloud, applications and databases; establish security policies and controls; run vulnerability testing, incident response, DR/BCP, vendor governance, budgets and team leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced ICT and Cybersecurity Manager to lead the organisation’s technology infrastructure, information security, systems availability, and digital-risk management.
The successful candidate will ensure that technology platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs. The role requires a hands-on technology leader with strong experience in infrastructure management, cybersecurity controls, business continuity, and third-party technology governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s ICT and cybersecurity strategy.
- Manage networks, servers, cloud platforms, business applications, databases, and end-user technology.
- Establish information-security policies, standards, procedures, and technical controls.
- Monitor technology systems for security threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorised activity.
- Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation activities.
- Manage user access, identity controls, data backups, encryption, and security monitoring.
- Develop and test disaster-recovery, incident-response, and business-continuity plans.
- Lead investigations and responses to cybersecurity incidents and technology disruptions.
- Ensure technology practices comply with applicable data-protection and regulatory requirements.
- Manage technology vendors, software licences, service-level agreements, and outsourced support providers.
- Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Oversee ICT projects, system upgrades, integrations, and technology implementations.
- Prepare ICT budgets and monitor technology expenditure.
- Deliver information-security awareness programmes for employees.
- Lead, coach, and evaluate ICT team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or an equivalent qualification are preferred.
- A postgraduate qualification in Information Security, Technology Management, or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- At least eight years of progressive experience in ICT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
- A minimum of three years in a technology leadership or management position.
- Previous experience in banking, financial services, financial technology, telecommunications, or another regulated industry is desirable.
Benefits
- Pension
- Medical Insurance
- Phone Allowance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
- Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent).
- Postgraduate qualification in Information Security, Technology Management, or Business Administration.
- At least eight years of progressive experience in ICT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
- Minimum of three years in a technology leadership or management position.
- Strong hands-on experience in infrastructure management, cybersecurity controls, business continuity, and third-party technology governance.
- Experience managing networks, servers, cloud platforms, business applications, databases, and end-user technology.
- Experience coordinating vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation activities; incident response and investigations.
- Experience developing and testing disaster-recovery, incident-response, and business-continuity plans.
- Experience managing technology vendors, software licenses, SLAs, and outsourced support providers.
- Experience delivering information-security awareness programmes and leading ICT teams.
- Previous experience in banking, financial services, fintech, telecommunications, or other regulated industry.
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The Company
What We Do
EM People & Culture Advisory specializes in delivering innovative, tailored HR solutions that transform how organizations manage, support, and grow their people, focusing on attracting talent and building compliant, engaged, and productive workplaces.
