Chief Information Security Officer (332950)

  Information

Information Technology
Director (10-20 years)
Not specified

  Company

Not specified
Banking
Downtown, Cairo, Egypt

  Description

  • Develop and lead the enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and controls
  • Oversee all aspects of cybersecurity, risk management, threat intelligence, and security operations
  • Manage security architecture, including firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint protection
  • Establish and maintain incident response plans, business continuity, and disaster recovery protocols
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and data protection standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, local cybersecurity laws)
  • Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing
  • Lead cross-functional awareness programs to promote a strong security culture
  • Collaborate with IT, legal, operations, and external vendors to align security with business goals
  • Regularly report cybersecurity posture and key risks to executive management and the board
  • Oversee and develop the internal cybersecurity team and manage security vendors and consultants

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s, MBA, or CISSP/CISM certification is a strong advantage)
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in information security, IT risk, or cybersecurity roles
  • At least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for enterprise-wide security strategy
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong technical background in network security, cloud security, encryption, IAM, SIEM, and security architecture
  • Demonstrated experience in leading security transformation initiatives
  • Ability to assess and respond to emerging threats and manage complex incidents
  • Strong communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
Created on08 Jul 2025
Last updated on08 Jul 2025
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