Information Security and Network Team Lead - Immediate Joiners

Role & responsibilities:

• Security Design & Implementation: Develop and implement security protocols, systems, and strategies to safeguard the companys data and infrastructure.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and cybersecurity professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Network Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of network resources.
• Network & System Security: Monitor, analyze, and secure network traffic, servers, applications, and endpoints to prevent unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.
• Information Security Management: Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. Ensure protection of digital assets from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Incident Response: Lead the team in responding to network and security incidents. Coordinate forensic investigations, document incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.). Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans to proactively address potential risks.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop and update network and security policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensure team adherence to these policies and create awareness programs for employees.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers for network and security solutions. Evaluate and select products and services that align with organizational needs.
• Project Management: Plan and execute network and security projects including infrastructure upgrades, security improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives. Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Network and Security Monitoring: Implement and oversee monitoring tools and processes for real-time network and security monitoring.
• Ensure proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, security policies, incident reports, and project statuses. Provide regular reports to senior management on network and security health.

Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience: 6+ years of experience in network engineering and information security, with at least 2years in a management role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and network security best practices.
• Network Management: Proficiency in managing complex network environments with hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Security Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity practices, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Tools and Technologies: Experience with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS,VPNs, endpoint protection, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, Cisco, Fortinet).
• Cloud Security: Familiarity with securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and implementing cloud-specific security controls.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a collaborative and results-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills for reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Effective project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: Additional certifications such as CCIE Security, OSCP, or GSEC are a plus.

• Automation & Scripting: Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security and network tasks.

• Experience in Data Centre Security: Knowledge of securing physical and network infrastructure within data centres.