Chief Cyber Defender

Cyber Security Professional RoleThis position involves developing and executing security strategies to safeguard computer networks, applications, and data. The Cyber Security Professional will design, implement, and maintain security systems to protect against potential threats.Key Responsibilities:Designing and managing cybersecurity technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.Implementing security controls for cloud, network, application, and endpoint environments.Maintaining secure system configurations and hardening guidelines.Monitoring security alerts and logs to detect suspicious activities.Investigating security incidents and leading response efforts.Performing root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.Conducting regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests.Identifying risks and working with IT/engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities.Maintaining and updating the organization's risk register.Developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and standards.Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).Conducting security awareness training for employees.Managing IAM tools and enforcing least-privilege access controls.Overseeing MFA, SSO, and privileged access management solutions.Collaborating with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams to maintain secure environments.Preparing detailed security reports, incident summaries, and audit documentation.Participating in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.