Manager Cyber Security

VRG (Pvt) Ltd.; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is looking for a Manager of Cyber Security to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and manage risk. The role involves governance, incident response, and ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team of cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cybersecurity within financial services.

Benefits

Gratuity

Leaves

Medical

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years in cybersecurity, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in financial services, banking, fintech, or insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity strategy and compliance.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Lead incident response and security investigations.

Skills

Network Security

Cloud Security

Identity and Access Management

Data Protection

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Effective Communication

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Job Description:

Dear All,

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager Cyber Security – Financial Services to lead and enhance our cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and incident response in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems, protecting sensitive financial data, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Job description:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with financial industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
• Threat Management & Incident Response:
• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Lead cybersecurity investigations and forensics analysis.
• Develop and test incident response plans and conduct regular cyber drills.
• Risk & Compliance Management:
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks affecting financial systems and customer data.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations such as FFIEC, SOX, MAS TRM, RBI Guidelines, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
• Work closely with audit teams and regulators to manage cybersecurity audits and assessments.
• Security Operations & Infrastructure Protection:
• Oversee security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, and DLP.
• Implement and manage security monitoring and threat intelligence programs.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and penetration testing exercises.
• Team Leadership & Training:
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training for employees and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of security across the organization.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
• Work with IT, risk, compliance, legal, and business units to align security measures with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
• Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats and innovations.

Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.

• Proven experience in managing cybersecurity in financial services, banking, fintech, or insurance

sectors.

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Job Specification:

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), identity and access management (IAM), and

data protection.

• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools, SOC operations, threat intelligence, and endpoint security.

• Understanding of DevSecOps, zero trust security models, and emerging cyber threats.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Job Rewards and Benefits: Gratuity,Leaves,Medical