Senior Cyber Security Leader - Strategic Initiatives

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned cybersecurity leader to drive the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic initiatives. This individual will align these efforts with client objectives and digital transformation goals, driving end-to-end security solutions from conceptual design to implementation.

Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy:

This role involves leading complex cybersecurity projects, ensuring excellence in delivery while maintaining stringent timelines and budgets. Additionally, this person will provide expert security advisory and support to clients throughout major IT transformation programs, helping them achieve and maintain key security certifications such as ISO27001.

Innovative Solution Development:

The ideal candidate will utilize advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing to design and refine innovative cybersecurity solutions. These strategies will include aspects of identity & access governance, data protection, security monitoring, and network protection.

Team Leadership and Development:

This role requires cultivating a supportive and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth. The individual will mentor team members, oversee the recruitment of top-tier talent, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

Effectively selecting and managing relationships with security vendors, services, and solution providers is crucial for enhancing the security offerings provided to clients.

Requirements

• A university degree in cyber security, information technology, or a related field.
• From 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in IT security consulting or a similar role, demonstrating a track record of leading sizable and complex projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of cybersecurity operating processes and frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27000, and SABSA.
• Holders of professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO27001 are preferred.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage interdisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English are required.
• Comfortable working in global contexts and adaptable to rapidly changing environments.
• Readiness to travel extensively as required by client engagements and project demands.

Benefits

We offer a constant new development incentive in an open and rewarding work environment. You'll face challenges every day together with a dedicated team of talented colleagues. Individual training offers and a culture of open feedback will provide the framework you need to explore and perfect your own strengths. Our modern structures enable you to stay focused, including easy travel booking and excellent back-office support.

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law. We are an E-Verify Employer.