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The Head of Technical IT Security Services is a critical leadership role responsible for managing and developing the security environments including Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (AAD), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Microsoft Defender and others. This role demands a strategic and hands-on leader who can oversee a global team of 25+ security professionals in a 24/7 operational setup. A key focus of this role will be the insourcing of services from an external service provider, ensuring seamless transition, integration, and optimization of security operations
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Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of security professionals.
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Ensure 24/7 operational coverage and responsiveness
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Oversee and manage the operational security environments, including AD, AAD, PKI, Microsoft Defender etc.
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Plan and execute the insourcing of security services from external service providers
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Develop a comprehensive transition strategy, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
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Integrate and optimize insourced services for enhanced performance and security
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Define and drive the strategic direction for operational security services
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Align security initiatives with business goals and objectives
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Identify and mitigate risks associated with the security environments
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Work closely with other IT and security teams to ensure cohesive security operations
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on security status and initiatives
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Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers
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Oversee the incident response process, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents
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Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement preventive measures
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Stay current with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
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Extensive experience with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Public Key Infrastructure, and Microsoft Defender
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Proven experience in managing and developing global security teams in a 24/7 operational setup
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Strong understanding of insourcing processes and vendor management
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Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.