Assistant Director - Zero Trust Architecture (Cyber Security Office)

Position Overview

This is a 2 year Direct Contract role

Role & Responsibilities

Zero Trust Strategy and Implementation:

• Develop and execute the Zero Trust programme roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives
• Design and implement ZTA components, including identity-based access controls, micro-segmentation, and secure application access
• Oversee the migration from LAN and VPN-based access to ZTNA, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and user teams to align Zero Trust policies with business requirements
• Act as the key advisor to senior leadership on Zero Trust matters and secure buy-in from business units
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular progress updates and risk assessments

Security Operations and Risk Management:

• Ensure continuous monitoring and adaptation of Zero Trust policies to address emerging threats
• Develop and enforce security policies aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Oversee incident response processes and ensure rapid resolution of access-related issues

User Experience and Change Management:

• Develop a user adoption strategy to drive awareness and acceptance of new access controls
• Minimize user friction by balancing security controls with operational needs
• Conduct training and communication campaigns to support the transition

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure that all Zero Trust controls comply with relevant regulatory and data privacy requirements
• Establish governance structures to monitor adherence and policy effectiveness
• Provide regular reports to executive leadership and audit teams 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or infrastructure management
• Proven experience in leading large-scale security transformation programmes

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and frameworks
• Expertise in identity management, network segmentation, and secure access models
  Knowledge of cloud and hybrid security models (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Functional and Leadership Skills:

• Strong programme and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and resolving complex technical issues

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Ability to design and implement complex security solutions
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to balance security with business needs
• Experience in handling high-stakes security incidents and operational challenges

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements
• Experience in developing and enforcing security policies across a large enterprise

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