Head of Cyber Security

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Role Description This role goes beyond traditional enterprise security leadership. The Head of Cybersecurity will build and lead a dual-function cybersecurity capability: Internal: Secure the company's AI platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data assets External: Develop and deliver cybersecurity services and products for industrial clients (e.g., manufacturing, energy, logistics) The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, commercial thinking, and product mindset, with the ability to operate in Pakistan's evolving cybersecurity and industrial landscape. Responsibilities Internal Security Leadership Define and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy Secure AI/ML systems, data pipelines, APIs, and cloud environments Establish SOC capabilities, incident response, and threat detection Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and relevant local regulations Implement IAM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management Cybersecurity Services (External) Build and scale client-facing cybersecurity offerings, including: Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing Managed security services (SOC-as-a-service) Cloud and infrastructure security audits OT/ICS security assessments (critical for industrial clients) Develop delivery playbooks and standardize service offerings Engage directly with enterprise clients and support pre-sales efforts Cybersecurity Product Development Define roadmap for cybersecurity products, particularly for: Industrial AI / IoT environments OT/IT convergence security AI system security (model integrity, adversarial risks) Collaborate with AI and engineering teams to build scalable solutions Drive productization of internal tools into commercial offerings Ensure solutions are tailored for low-bandwidth / emerging market environments Team & Competency Building Build and lead a high-performing cyber security team Establish a Cyber security Services practice (similar to consulting firms) Mentor consultants and develop local talent pipelines Create a culture of security excellence and delivery discipline Strategic & Commercial Contribution Support pre-sales and solution positioning for enterprise clients Contribute to faster deal closures through strong solution architecture Build a central architecture function serving all verticals and mentor architects and senior engineers across teams Promote a culture of engineering discipline and system thinking Act as the technical authority across the organization Requirements 10 to 15+ years in cybersecurity with both enterprise and client-facing experience Proven experience in building or scaling cybersecurity services or products Strong expertise in: Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) Network and application security SIEM, SOC, and threat intelligence Exposure to OT/ICS security or industrial environments Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent Experience working with industrial sectors (energy, manufacturing, telecom) Prior startup or scale-up experience Understanding of AI security and adversarial ML #J-18808-Ljbffr