Cybersecurity Unit Manager

Job Description

Cybersecurity Unit ManagerClassification: Department LeadershipReports to: Assistant Vice President forCampus Safety & FacilitiesJob Purpose:As the Cybersecurity Unit Manager, the incumbent reports to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety & Facilities, responsible for safeguarding the universitys digital assets and infrastructure against cyber threats and leading detailed cybersecurity investigations and operations.Responsibilities:

1. Developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and policies to protect the universitys digital assets and infrastructure.

1. Overseeing the design, implementation, and operation of cybersecurity technologies and systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and antivirus software.

1. Conducting regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify potential threats and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

1. Developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training programs to faculty, staff, and students to promote good cybersecurity practices.

1. Maintaining and updating incident response plans and procedures to ensure prompt and effective response to cybersecurity incidents.

1. Coordinating with other departments, including IT, legal, and human resources, to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to cybersecurity across the university.

1. Staying up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and trends and evaluating their potential impact on the university.

1. Managing cybersecurity budget, resources, and personnel effectively.

1. Producing detailed investigation reports and case files following cybersecurity related incidents and observed threats.

1. Reporting regularly to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety & Facilities and other stakeholders on the universitys cybersecurity posture and activities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, antivirus software, encryption, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

• Ability to conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and respond to cybersecurity incidents effectively.
• Strong communication skills to deliver cybersecurity awareness training and interact with stakeholders across the university.
• Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate with other departments, including IT, legal, and human resources, to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with incident response plans and procedures to ensure a prompt and effective response to cybersecurity incidents.

• Excellent project management skills to manage cybersecurity initiatives, budgets, and personnel effectively.
• Ability to stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and trends and evaluate their potential impact on the university.
• Experience with managing a cybersecurity team, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback and coaching to team members.

• Masters degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security roles, with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies and programs.
• Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CompTIA
• Experience with cybersecurity risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing and mentoring cybersecurity professionals.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, antivirus software, SIEM, and penetration testing tools.

Keyskills :
Vulnerability Testing Cybersecurity Firewalls Incident Response Threat Intelligence Cism project management Cisa intrusion detection Cissp

About Company

Talabat (Arabic: طلبات, Ṭalabāt) is an online food ordering company founded in Kuwait in 2004. As of April 2021, Talabat operates in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq. A subsidiary of Delivery Hero since 2016, Talabat became the largest online food ordering company in the Middle East.