IT Manager (Security Lead)

Key Responsibilities: - Manage security-focused projects across a large complex organization, facilitating planning and prioritization of cybersecurity services, including business process and technology changes. - Implement cybersecurity solutions across six layers of defense: data, application, host, network, perimeter, and physical, as well as user lifecycle management, policies, and procedures. - Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance within the cybersecurity context. - Produce formal technical reports and briefings to convey results. - Stay current with emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends. - Coordinate multi-functional teams, conduct opportunity screening, develop RFI/RFPs, perform benefit/cost analysis, select vendors, oversee schedule and budget, manage consultants/contractors, resolve issues, and close out projects. - Facilitate business case analysis for approved proposals and develop project charters with cost estimates, duration, benefits, and ROI. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, using verification techniques for scope, schedule, and cost changes. - Develop and maintain project delivery schedules/Gantt charts and projected activations. - Perform other governance-related activities as required. What We're Looking For: - 8-12 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. - B.Tech in IT/Computer Science or equivalent postgraduate degree. - Preferred certifications: PMP, ITIL, ISO 27001, CISM, GSEC/CISSP. - Strong critical and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities. - Ability to work collaboratively in teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences. - Self‑starter with integrity, initiative, and innovation; capable of independent work with minimal supervision. - Excellent time management, organization, and documentation skills. - Experience interfacing with internal and external clients, leading junior staff, and managing multiple tasks. - Familiarity with IT service management concepts and tools, Google Workspace, MS Office. - Knowledge of data privacy, regulatory compliance, cloud security frameworks, and related solutions.