Head of Information and Cybersecurity

Monroe Consulting Group; Manila; Vor Ort; PHP 2.800.000 - 6.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of an established organization for an AVP – Head of Information and Cyber Security to lead the cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management across the group in Metro Manila.

The role requires strategic leadership of cybersecurity teams, budget planning, regulatory compliance, and ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to senior management on performance and improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering or related field.
• Doctorate in related field preferred.
• At least 15 years of IT or security experience.
• General knowledge of IT, operating systems, networks, apps, and databases.
• Ability to correlate unstructured events and disrupt cyber attacker kill-chain.
• Knowledge of the incident response process.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Integrity, motivation, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee annual budget for Information and Cybersecurity aligned with goals.
• Lead the Information & Cybersecurity Program and strategic plans.
• Prepare the annual operational plan with objectives, KPIs, and timetables.
• Develop training plans for upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling.
• Review performance objectives and align job roles with department goals.
• Manage information security staff, processes, and tech across the group.
• Enforce policies and ensure compliance across all group companies.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation for information assets.
• Provide regular security performance reports to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity leadership

Budget planning

Risk assessment

Policy enforcement

Team leadership

Ausbildung

15+ years IT/Security experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Executive Search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of an established and reputable organization. The role is based in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced AVP – Head of Information and Cyber Security to lead the development and execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, oversee annual budget planning, and formulate the operational corporate plan in alignment with the company’s overall business objectives.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in managing cybersecurity teams, processes, and technologies; oversee key security initiatives and programs; and ensure consistent implementation of policies and standards across the group of companies. The role also involves ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, conducting risk assessments, and continuously monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the effectiveness and performance of cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, revision, and submission of the annual budget for Information and Cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals.
• Develop, oversee, and maintain the Information & Cybersecurity Program, defining broad plans, strategies, and programs that align with group’s business goals and objectives.
• Prepare the annual operational corporate plan for monitoring and compliance, detailing objectives, strategies, action steps, performance standards, KPIs, and timetables to ensure effective execution and alignment with company’s vision.
• Assess, develop, recommend, and monitor training and educational plans aimed at enhancing the skills of the team’s employees through initiatives such as upskilling, reskilling, and cross skilling.
• Review performance objectives for new employees, set goals, and ensure they understand the relationship between their job roles and the department's objectives, using job descriptions as a reference.
• Manage the Information & Cybersecurity employees, processes, and technology components, ensuring they operate as a fully functioning, cohesive group.
• Take charge of Information & Cybersecurity strategic programs, project management, and ensure the development and enforcement of general policies and operational requirements across the entire group of companies.
• Ensure continuous compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, oversee monitoring activities to identify and address any security or compliance issues promptly.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts, ensuring the security and integrity of the group’s information assets while developing strategies to address potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of cybersecurity initiatives, providing regular reports to senior management to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.

Key Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, or equivalent.
• Preferably with doctorate degree in related field.
• At least 15 years’ work experience in IT or Security related fields.
• With general knowledge in information technology, operating systems, networks, applications, and databases.
• Ability to quickly correlate and trace unstructured events and high-risk incidents with full understanding and ability to disrupt cyber attacker kill-chain.
• Knowledge of the incident response process.
• Organized, responsive, and a thorough problem solver.
• With strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, developing a positive working relationship with a wide range of internal and occasionally external people.
• Trustworthy, highly self-motivated and directed, presentable, and with a high sense of integrity.
• A team player who is very good at working within a collaborative environment.
• Has the ability to articulate ideas, opinions, and concepts.