Senior Manager IT and Cybersecurity is a senior-level role, responsible for overseeing an organization’s overall cybersecurity. The role supervises aspects of IT security including design, development, implementation, incident response, budgets, and adherence to various regulations. He/She will contribute to the overall cybersecurity strategy by identifying growth opportunities based on the latest threats, as well as managing security personnel and reporting on the company’s cybersecurity posture.  

The position reports to the Head of Development Operations  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures. 

• Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities. 

• Implement security controls to mitigate risks. 

• Monitor and analyze security events and incidents. 

• Develop incident response plans and conduct incident response activities. 

• Conduct security assessments and audits. 

• Communicate security risks and incidents to senior management and other stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure security requirements are integrated into their processes. 

• Creation and execution of security strategies that will increase the efficiency of IT systems and projects at your organization. 

• Directing crisis management by investigating the cause of a breach and implementing the right solutions. 

• Allocating the correct resources to ensure that staff are delivering secure solutions. 

• Managing cybersecurity teams within the organization. 

• Overseeing vulnerability audits, penetration tests and forensic IT investigations, ensuring that any outcomes are understood and applied. 

• Ensuring that staff security training and compliance efforts are up to date. 

• Preparing budgetary allocations and financial forecasts relating to cybersecurity. 

• Managing partners, stakeholders, vendors, and third-party solutions providers.