Chief Information Security Officer

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to drive cybersecurity resilience, governance, operations, engineering, and testing across on‐premises and major cloud platforms. This role will ensure security is embedded and uplifted throughout the organization's digital transformation journey, with a strong focus on policy formulation, enforcement, and ecosystem development through close collaboration with internal and external teams. Mandatory Skill-set Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technology-focused field At least 8 years of experience in Information Security operations, policies and procedures Strong understanding of communication networks and emerging cloud technologies Knowledge of technology processes, security policies, standards, controls, and risk measurements Proven record in identifying, investigating and resolving potential IT security risks, controls and process gaps Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible Ability to identify cybersecurity risks and threats specific to both on‐premises and cloud environments, and assess their impact and likelihood Proficient in evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies for both on‐premises and cloud cybersecurity and data security concerns Strong understanding of compliance requirements and the ability to identify potential violations within on‐premises or cloud environments Strong personality, yet personable, to build and enrich relationships within the organization Excellent communication, presentation, planning and organizational skills Responsibilities Design and implement information security, protection and management frameworks, guidelines and best practices across on‐premises and cloud environments Lead the formulation of cyber security strategies and work plans, policies, standards and guidelines, supporting digitalization planning and aligning with business strategic goals Ensure security policies remain aligned with evolving business and cloud security strategies through regular gap analyses and risk assessments Assist management in overseeing security matters, approving and tracking the security work plan, resourcing, monitoring performance in security indicators and risk acceptance decisions Govern the security posture by maintaining full visibility of all systems (assets) across different operating environments, and oversee the systems' security design, implementation and operations through regular reviews Implement cybersecurity risk assessment and acceptance processes at the management level Review, provide consultation and endorse risk management and mitigation plans from project teams Provide advisory and consultancy on the appropriate cyber security solutions and technologies suitable to business operations Ensure secure development life cycle complies with security policies, and that security control implementations comply with defined policies, standards and guidelines Design and implement end‐user security awareness programmes and establish predefined processes for threat and incident management Plan, design and conduct security incident response workshops and exercises (table‐top, simulation and drills) and lead the investigation and management of security incidents Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send your updated resume to at the earliest. By applying, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the SCIENTE Group Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at . Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. EA Licence No. 07C5639#J-18808-Ljbffr