Lead, information security [up to 40k]

Why This Role Matters

Operating primarily in a Linux-centric environment, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded in every layer of the organization’s growth.

• Strategic Vision: Lead the development of a long-term cybersecurity program that aligns technical defense with core business objectives and project roadmaps.
• Governance & Compliance: Take charge of the design and implementation of security frameworks and policies in accordance with global standards like ISO 27001.
• Linux Defense: Partner with IT and HPC teams to ensure deep-level security integration across primarily Linux-based infrastructure and systems.
• Operational Readiness: Manage the full lifecycle of threat detection, vulnerability scanning, and patching while overseeing the organization’s SIEM platform.
• Incident Authority: Direct the response to security incidents, managing internal coordination and translating technical impacts into business language for leadership.
• Business Consultation: Act as a senior advisor for new business projects and provide pre-sales security consultations for specialized cloud customers.

• 10+ years of experience in Information Systems or Security Management, with a focus on shaping organizational security posture.
• Extensive, hands-on experience securing Linux environments and high-performance computing (HPC) ecosystems.
• Expert-level understanding of information security principles and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Proficient with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security awareness training and communicate complex risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Added Advantage: Familiarity with DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines to support modern engineering workflows.

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Bachelor Degree

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