Contract: Cyber Security Technical Lead / Basrah

Cyber Security Technical Lead – 28 x 28 Rotation – Iraq – 12 Months Contract

  Flights, accommodation, food, healthcare, visas will all be paid for you 

The Cyber Security Technical Lead is a digital security & IT operational risk subject matter expert. The role will encompass all aspects of cyber security & ITC operational risk as defined by the ITC Digital Design & Security Manger on behalf of the JV.  They will be responsible for the delivery & support of digital security services, working with resources across the site to deliver initiatives to agreed costs & timescales, while maintaining quality & ensuring compliance with relevant governance, regulations, standards & policies. 

The role requires an individual who can work in a fast-changing environment, implementing solutions & providing high levels support across the business.

Cyber Security Technical Lead Key accountabilities

Within the ITC team & the business:

• Develop & maintain relationships & build trust across stakeholders in ITC & the business, supporting the leadership team in meeting the security requirements of the JV.
• Define, & gain approval to, the cyber security strategy for the site & create the development & communications roadmap to deliver this.
• Develop & implement security guidelines & standard operating processes.
• Ensure that the requirements for the ITC & security risk assurance framework are met for projects, assets & suppliers.
• Manage the digital security relationship with third-party suppliers & ensure that the site is protected against supplier digital security breaches.
• Take the lead in incident management & resolution & ensure that lessons learned during incident reviews are properly implemented. .
• Participate in business risk governance & coordinate risk remediation & reporting.
• Implement appropriate & regular reporting on digital security behavioural performance across the site.
• Provide guidance & focus for the site cyber ambassadors
• Drive the right security behaviours & awareness across all Staff, through training, learning events & local campaigns.
• Manage findings from assurance activities & ensure that planned remediations are successfully put in place.
• Provide cyber security & risk advice & guidance as required.
• Share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities & exploits through research, technical reports & briefs.
• Manage a team of technically skilled SOC Analysts & Security Engineers

Cyber Security Technical Lead Essential

Cyber Security Technical Lead should have a good track record in applying information security & ITC operational risk knowledge & processes to real-world business problems in a complex, multi-cultural organisation. This could be based either on a strong background in security methods or IT operational risk or on an intimate working knowledge of a relevant part of the oil & gas business.

 

Business Risk Management. Able to apply risk management practices to ensure that cyber security & ITC operational risks are identified & properly managed.

Cyber Security Technical Lead Accreditation

An external accreditation recognised by the Information Security Profession (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CEH, CRISC) is highly desirable; in any event achievement of such an accreditation within 12 months of taking up the role would be expected. Additional accreditations relevant to Azure -   Azure Fundaments (AZ-900), Azure Security (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500)

Cyber Security Technical Lead Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience & in-depth knowledge of incident management including facilitating incident response activities.
• SIEM Technologies – Splunk ES, LogRhythm, MS Sentinel
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work with staff at all levels in an organisation
• Extensive Knowledge & experience of securing end point, host & network systems
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas sector is a plus.