Head of Cybersecurity

Position: Head of Cybersecurity Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary cybersecurity leader to oversee the delivery and growth of our client's cybersecurity services. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational excellence, client engagement, and people management , ensuring our clients are protected against evolving cyber threats while driving business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for cybersecurity services, covering IAM, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Security Tools Management, Projects Advisory, and GRC.
• Align services with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MAS TRM, and Cyber Trust Marks .
• Monitor emerging threats and adjust services to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify new service opportunities and revenue growth strategies.
• Drive innovation and differentiate services through adoption of AI, zero-trust, and cloud-native security technologies .

Service Line Ownership

• Manage the entire cybersecurity services portfolio, including managed services, consulting, advisory, and solutions.
• Ensure service quality, scalability, profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead development of new offerings to meet evolving client needs.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of cybersecurity services to ensure SLA/KPI adherence.
• Implement and maintain governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Manage incident escalation, readiness, and crisis communication when required.

Business Development

• Partner with sales and account management teams to drive revenue growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on cybersecurity strategy and solutions.
• Represent the company at industry forums, client executive meetings, and regulatory engagements.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain long-term client and stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct regular review meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and identify new opportunities.

People & Culture

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team (analysts, engineers, consultants, architects).
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning .
• Develop succession plans and ensure a strong talent pipeline for critical cybersecurity roles.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of operational excellence and process orientation.
• Ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams.
• Resilience under pressure, particularly during incidents or audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 15+ years of IT experience , with at least 8+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles .
• Demonstrated success in managing cybersecurity services in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies (SIEM, IAM, DLP, EDR, Cloud Security, GRC).
• Experience aligning security with business objectives and influencing senior stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC (governance and risk management focus).
• CCSP, CCSK (cloud security focus).
• SANS/GIAC or equivalent certifications for advanced technical credibility