We are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to drive cybersecurity resilience, governance, operations, engineering, and testing across both on-premises and major cloud platforms.

This role will ensure security is embedded and uplifted throughout the organization's digital transformation journey, with a strong focus on policy formulation, enforcement, and ecosystem development through close collaboration with internal and external teams.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related tech field;
• Must have more than 8 years above experience in information security, security policies, ICT operations, business processes including management experience;
• Having exposure and experience in cybersecurity governance frameworks, security operations including incident response, architecture design and threat risk assessment, and security testing is important for this role;
• Must have experience in both on-prem and cloud security environments; 
• Skilled in security-by-design, system architecture reviews, and DevSecOps practices;
• Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and securing CI/CD pipelines;
• Deep understanding of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and modern cloud-native architectures (e.g. serverless, containers, microservices);
• Able to identify and assess cybersecurity threats across on-prem and cloud environments;
• Experience in evaluating security controls and recommending mitigation strategies;
• Strong background in ICT operations, security policies, and business processes;
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional, cross-disciplinary teams;
• Knowledgeable in compliance requirements; able to identify violations in IT environments;.
• Strong interpersonal and executive stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skill(s)

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC).

Responsibilities

• Drive the organisation’s overall cybersecurity strategy, policies, and governance;
• Lead cybersecurity efforts that support digital transformation while ensuring strong cyber resilience;
• Oversee risk assessments, mitigation plans, and compliance with national frameworks;
• Provide strategic and technical guidance on secure architecture, security technologies, and DevSecOps practices;
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage IT security operations;
• Lead incident response planning, conduct exercises, and manage real-world cyber incidents;
• Strengthen cloud and on-premise security posture aligned with government best practices;
• Champion secure-by-design principles across systems and product development;
• Build and maintain cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the agency. 

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Arwin Kaur at arwin.k@sciente.com quoting the job title.