Head of Cyber Security needed in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Head of Cyber Security

Company: WORKHUB AGENCY

Job Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Job Salary: 0 USD per month.

Date Posted: April 17, 2025

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Job Description

A leading Financial Services company is seeking a Head of Cuber Security.Key Responsibilities:· Develop, implement, and manage the organization's information security strategies and policies· Leading the information security team to enhance and reinforce security posture· Conduct risk assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities in the systems and developing remediation plans· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS· Implement security measures to protect against data breaches, malware, and other cyber threats· Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate security into all projects and processes· Provide training and awareness programs for employees on security policies and best practices· Define and drive the company’s cybersecurity strategy and roadmap, aligned with business goals and risk appetite.· Lead implementation of security frameworks and controls (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR).· Build and continuously mature our threat detection, vulnerability management, and risk management programs.· Oversee incident response, digital forensics, and recovery operations with minimal downtime.· Collaborate with DevOps, product, and engineering teams to embed security into the SDLC (DevSecOps).· Manage internal security audits, support external regulatory assessments, and oversee third-party risk evaluations.· Deploy, configure, and optimize SIEM tools, EDR/XDR platforms, and other security controls . · Deliver regular security posture updates and risk metrics to the CTO and executive stakeholders.· Champion a security-first culture through employee training, phishing simulations, and awareness campaigns. · Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field· 5+ years of experience in information security in financial or relevant sector· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management practices· Experience with compliance standards and regulatory requirements· Proven ability to develop and implement security strategies across diverse environments· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills· Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-functional teams· Demonstrated success designing and implementing cybersecurity programs in FinTech or financial services.· Deep understanding of cloud security, IAM, endpoint protection, and incident response protocols.· Hands-on expertise in security tooling: SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), firewalls, MFA, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.· Experience mitigating FinTech-specific threats such as API abuse, data leaks, and insider attacks.· Strong working knowledge of industry regulations: GDPR, PCI-DSS, GLBA, SOX, FFIEC, etc.

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