Cybersecurity Defense Lead

Key Role Accountabilities:-

• Establish a secure Cyber Security architecture and secure digital corporate/ district systems to ensure risks related are adequately addressed.

• Define access privileges, control structures and resources to protect all systems and safeguard all information.

• Guide the development of firewalls to secure the network infrastructure, and the configuration of anti-virus systems and consoles.

• Continuously monitor KAFD’s infrastructure, network and applications both as a corporate and district against Cyber Security attacks to enable identification and management of cyber threats and risks in order to increase security posture.

• Ensure that all KAFD’s Facilities and Smart City infrastructure, systems or services are a resilient to potential cyber threats. Guarantee the privacy and security of tenants related systems and services.

• Direct the development of appropriate response planning processes after any Cyber Security incident and manage communications during and after an event with stakeholders and law enforcement, as appropriate.

• Continuously review and assess Cyber Security architecture and digital systems. Identify vulnerabilities and recommend upgrades for security improvements.

• Keep current with new intrusion methods and develop unique protection plans.

• Conduct periodic audits and pinpoint security violations and inefficiencies. Take required measures to avert their recurrence.

• Maintain information related to Cyber Security attacks, threats, risks and controls.

Role General Skills:-

• Contribute to projects and initiatives, as may be required by the reporting senior.

• Contribute to day-to-day team operations within a specified scope, by undertaking related work processes and ensuring accuracy.

• Communicate and coordinates with relevant divisions to gather information and evidence by interviewing concerned individuals and reviewing available documentation.

• Undertake relevant analysis to provide necessary information and assistance to internal and external Stakeholders.

• In coordination with Line Manager, allocate work plans to the team to ensure work continuity and prepares necessary reports for decision making and strategic planning purposes.

• Participate in conducting research to stay ahead of best practices to bring forward ideas for continuous improvement in relevant policy areas.

• Support team members and resolves routine queries to ensure work continuity.

• Prepare reports and metrics to identify potential issues and support in decision-making.

• Liaise with key stakeholders or as applicable to ensure that all analysis and reporting related matters are addressed and managed efficiently.