About the role
AI summarisedAs a Director in Cyber Defence & Resilience, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber risks through comprehensive security assessments and penetration testing. This role involves leading teams to develop robust security strategies, simulate real-world attacks, and drive significant improvements in client security posture.
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify and mitigate cyber risks by assessing systems, networks, and applications for vulnerabilities.
- Simulate real-world attacks to identify system weaknesses and document findings.
- Conduct security assessments including Software/Web Application, Network, Mobile Application, and Thick Client penetration testing.
- Develop and execute advanced penetration testing methodologies.
- Prepare detailed reports on penetration test findings and recommend security policy improvements.
- Stay updated with the latest penetration testing tools, techniques, and cybersecurity trends.
- Train staff on security awareness and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT staff to enhance overall system security.
Requirements
- Proven ability to conduct in-depth security assessments on complex systems.
- Expertise in developing and executing penetration testing methodologies across various vectors.
- Strong ability to translate technical findings into actionable security improvement recommendations.
- Proven leadership capability to guide teams in high-stakes cyber defence scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical risks to stakeholders.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professional integrity and confidentiality.