Aminov Search Partners

Our client is in search of an experienced professional to spearhead the development and upkeep of its cybersecurity framework. This role involves crafting and enforcing protocols that shield organizational communications, software systems, and assets from potential threats. The role will involve spearheading initiatives in cloud and endpoint protection, web safeguarding, managing vulnerabilities, and access oversight, while also leading annual technology audits and achieving necessary certifications. Collaboration is key, involving coordination with MSP vendors, internal IT teams, and executives such as the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer. Additionally, this position requires collaboration with software engineering and development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact and escalation point for cybersecurity issues.
• Work closely with MSP vendors in incident management, deriving insights from post-incident reviews.
• Provide expertise on security measures in project execution and planning.
• Implement and sustain security protocols effectively.
• Manage vendor efforts in securing endpoints, web, and managing vulnerabilities and access controls.
• Supervise user behavior in alignment with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and certify adherence during audits (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), including responding to inquiries.
• Maintain cyber governance, ensuring policies meet certification standards and industry best practices such as NIST and CIS.
• Collaborate with SOC, SDM, TSM, CSM/ISSO, and cloud engineers to uphold a secure environment.
• Guarantee fulfillment of service benchmarks and appropriate security incident resolutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 6 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proficient in Azure and Microsoft security solutions.
• Evidenced experience and enthusiasm for cybersecurity fields.
• Certified with CompTIA Security+ and SSCP.
• Background in conducting IT audits and meeting certification demands.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 8 years of relevant experience.
• Credentials such as CISM, CISSP.
• ISC2 membership is a plus.
• GCIH certification.
• Advanced degrees such as a master's or higher.