Information Security Strategy Lead: GRC, SOC & Risk

Arpatech (Pvt) Ltd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Karachi is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security operations and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will design robust security frameworks and manage risks while driving a proactive security culture. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Security, with strong leadership skills, and familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. Regulatory compliance and governance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Security with 4 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information security initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee SOC operations and implement SIEM solutions.
• Develop and enforce information security policies aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Leadership in Information Security

Security Operations Management

Risk Management

Compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST

DevSecOps Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Wazuh

SIEM Platforms

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

A technology firm in Karachi is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security operations and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will design robust security frameworks and manage risks while driving a proactive security culture. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Security, with strong leadership skills, and familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. Regulatory compliance and governance experience is essential.