Job Description
At Q-tech we are collaborating with a multinational client, wich is a leading Engineering & Technology company for the energy transition, with leadership positions in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), hydrogen and ethylene as well as growing market positions in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and CO2 management. The company benefits from its robust project delivery model supported by extensive technology, products and services offering.
Our client’s’ Information Security Department is looking for an experienced manager to lead Cybersecurity Architecture and Platforms worldwide. The successful candidate will be a key leader in the Information Security Architecture and Platforms group. He or she will directly manage a globally distributed team.
The Cybersecurity Architecture / Platform Manager is responsible for leading and managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the cybersecurity architecture platform within the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, architectures, DevSecOps, Cloud security, and best practices to ensure the protection of the organization's digital assets. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the cybersecurity architecture team (less than 10 people), DevSecOps and Cloud security providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
- Develop and maintain a strategic vision for the cybersecurity architecture platform, aligning it with the organization's business objectives and security policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Architecture team, Digital factory, Global development Department, operations, legal, and compliance, to ensure the integration of cybersecurity practices across the organization.
- Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of the cybersecurity architecture platform, ensuring it meets industry standards and best practices.
Technical Expertise
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and data to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Design and implement security architectures and solutions that address identified risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's digital assets.
- Evaluate and select appropriate cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and networks.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure the organization's cybersecurity architecture platform complies with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE).
- Contribute as SME and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the organization's security objectives.
- Conduct regular training and awareness programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices and policies.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the cybersecurity architecture platform, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to ensure the organization's security architecture remains up-to-date and effective.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the organization's cybersecurity practices, processes, and technologies.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the cybersecurity team
Technical skills
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security architecture and platform management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE).
- Experience with security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Proven experience in incident response, security assessments, and vulnerability management.
Personal Skills
- Desire to work in fast-paced environment;
- highest ethical standards. Integrity beyond reproach;
- demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and participate as a team player;
- active listener; effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
- able to work effectively in a matrix-management environment;
- self-organization and follow-up skills;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- excellent technical procedure and specification writing;
- able to quickly synthesize new or novel analytic information
- tendency to find order in chaos; systems thinker;
- enjoys creative problem solving;