CYBERSECURITY BUSINESS HEA

Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of Cybersecurity Business Head

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Develop unique, effective security strategies for client software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware aimed at enhancing their current security situation, evaluating trends and anticipating current/future requirements

·        Leads the process of identifying client security violations, inefficiencies and conducting of periodic security audits

·        Design and implement/build-in security systems to software, hardware, and components for clients

·        Develop and implement a sales and implementation structure for all existing and potential Cybersecurity solutions in company’s portfolio. Research and identify new solutions that will meet the cost and business objectives of clients

·        Lead the provision of technical analysis of all products and solution pricing to ensure profitability on deals – Present these findings regularly to the CEO and at Management and Board meetings as may be necessary from time to time

·        Lead pre-sales engagement and technical presentations/workshops to generate sales and secure renewals

·        Lead business analysis and requirements establishment for clients with a clear focus on identifying customer requirements for all engagements using appropriate techniques.

·        Manage all Cybersecurity projects with a view to achieving a 100% implementation success rate.

·        Ensure that all documentation for RFP’s and general project proposals are provided in a timely manner that ensures customer satisfaction.

·        Project manage all proof of concept (PoC) assignments, leading the technical and sales teams to develop and conduct briefing, communication of commitments, expectations, customer requirements

·        Full responsibility for achievement of all revenue targets and provision of the Cybersecurity team with mentorship during sales, presales, customer presentations and solution demonstrations.

·        Work closely with partner OEMs to increase market visibility by facilitating joint customer engagements using multiple channels.

·        Project manage specific events aimed at enhancing company’s image and projecting solutions and engaging our current and potential clients

·        Develop a pipeline of potential and current sales with identification of opportunity size and scale in different client organizations

·        Responsible for staying abreast of current developments in existing products as well as new potential products and contributing to refining company’s strategy

·        Mentoring and developing the Cybersecurity team and constantly ensuring that a succession plan has been put in place for all key roles and functions in the Cybersecurity team Competency and

Requirements: 

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems or STEM subject preferred

·        Strong IT skills including knowledge of hardware, software, cloud, networks and data centers

·        Familiar with the sales life cycle and have both pre-sales and delivery experience.

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience at implementing SIEM, IAM, NAC, Vulnerability Management, Firewall Administration, Endpoint Security and Antivirus Management solutions.

·        Knowledge of software development, Identity and access Management, Web Services and Integration, Network and System Security, Server Administration Auditing, IT security and risk governance, System Management Design & Implementation, global standards such as PCI DSS and ISO27001

·        Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification

·        Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.

·        Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations

·        Familiarity with the DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program.

·        Proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security

·        In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk)

·        Experience developing and deploying signatures

·        Understanding of mobile technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows), VMware technology, and Unix and basic Unix commands

·        Thorough work ethic and attention to detail

·        Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to think like a hacker and anticipate hacker moves

·        Fantastic interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.

·        Desire to self-educate on the ever changing landscape of cyber hacking tactics

·        Target driven and ability to work towards deadlines. 

Interested and qualified candidates should send cv to [email protected]