Requirements:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience leading security automation, detection engineering, cloud security, and Zero Trust implementations in large-scale digital or fintech/telco environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a core technical field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline) from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification is a strong advantage.
• Professional credentials such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIA, GCTI, GRID), OSCP/OSWE, or cloud security certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP Security) are strongly desirable.
• Proven ability to design and operationalize policy as code, secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security, container/Kubernetes protection, and multi-cloud guardrails.
• Experience operating within squads or tribes and driving security automation adoption across engineering, operations, cloud, and digital product teams.
• Ability to translate complex security architecture decisions into clear, actionable guidance for engineering teams and business leadership.
• Strong track record in managing multiple automation initiatives, delivering secure platforms, and meeting critical response, resilience, and transformation timelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to secure engineering standards, data protection, compliance frameworks, and responsible automation governance.