Manager – IT Security and Compliance

Manager - IT Security and ComplianceJob SummarySet security standards and policies across the IT organizationEnsure effective security standards are adhered to across the organizationDevelopment or enhancement and roll out of the IT policies and procedures, and subsequent assessment of compliance and maturity of the process framework within the IT organization.Roles & ResponsibilityDevelop information security standards and ensure implementation of information security policies and standardsIdentify and manage key information security risks, incidents, audit findings and events within ITEnsure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are adhered toEnsure IT systems security and resilience to external/internal factors (data availability, integrity and confidentiality)Keep up-to-date with latest IT security benchmarks and best practicesCommunicate major security breaches and requirements to the head of ITEnsure that the Senior Team of IT is fully aware of the current security strengths and weaknessesEnhance awareness of IT security through presentations and new staff induction coursesConduct periodic assessment on state of IT securityMeasure and monitor levels of information security complianceIssue regular security assessment reports (e.g. penetration and vulnerability testing, etc…)Develop, plan, and manage actions to address shortcomingsEnsure conformance to relevant Service Level AgreementsDefinition of IT governance frameworks (strategy, operations, delivery and monitoring)Development or enhancement and roll out of the IT policies and procedures.Development of a process for assessment of compliance to the policies, processes and procedures.Development of an assessment framework for the maturity of the process framework within IT.Sponsorship of the IT policies, processes and procedures within...Business capabilities10+ years in Information Technology with a minimum of 5 years in the security and compliance position of a leading organizationExperience in implementing process frameworks in similar organizations: ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Cobit, ITIL.Knowledge of Information Security Standards/Practices and regulatory/compliance requirementsTechnical proficiency in security-related hardware and software; ability to function as a consultant to other IT groups on security matters as a recognized technical expertInterpersonal skillsStrong verbal and written communication skill and presentation skillsProven skills in working collaboratively with business teamsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a technical discipline relevant to IT securityRelevant systems security certification such as CISA/CISSP etc.About The CompanyOver 30 years of local industry experience.New name, proven expertiseIn 2009, recruitment leaders Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), Hill McGlynn and Ma Foi integrated under the Randstad brand to form Randstad Middle East.Experience and local knowledge are essential commodities within the Middle East region, so it made perfect sense to combine 30 years’ recruitment experience in the Gulf, providing a larger, more streamlined service to our clients and candidates.As well as having the largest geographical footprint of any recruiter, Randstad is the world’s largest specialist recruitment provider, employing over 28,000 members of staff and helping over 2.5 million people find work every year. With an enviable reputation worldwide, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East, and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in more customary and emerging markets across the entire region.Our Sectors:Accounting & FinanceAdvertising, Media & PRConstruction & EngineeringHospitality & RetailHR & Business SupportIndustrialIT & Telecommunications & ElectronicsOil & GasPharmaceutical & FMCGProperty & Real EstateSales & MarketingExecutive Search & SelectionFacilities Management#J-18808-Ljbffr