Head of Cybersecurity

Our client is one of the leading technology companies in Africa. They are looking to hire a Head of Cybersecurity, The ideal candidate will lead the Cybersecurity business unit, with the objective to grow the company's Cybersecurity consulting Practice through excellent technical delivery and Solution-selling activities while building a formidable team. Job Responsibilities Lead business development activities, including methodology development, proposal writing, and presentation to potential clients. Drive new business opportunities to achieve targets, maintain healthy pipelines, and forecasts to required operational standards Develop go-to market strategies around Cybersecurity solution areas- Endpoint protection, Network security, Identity & Access management, Data Privacy, IT Risk assessment, Cloud security etc. Design and architect IT security solutions to meet and solve customer challenges. Lead and ensure maintenance of SA Consulting’s excellent OEM partnership status by ensuring the company maintains the required OEM competencies/advanced specializations Collaborate with Internal stakeholders including front and back-office support staff to achieve set corporate objectives Provide innovation on industry specific offerings/ thought leadership development Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to direct reports Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or other related fields. Possession of certificates or education related to cybersecurity / Information technology. Minimum 10 years of information security or cyber related consulting positions. Capability to develop professional documents in the form reports, analysis, methodologies in the English language. Understanding of technologies and solutions utilized in cybersecurity and networks (SIEM, Firewalls, IAM, IDS/IPS, Endpoint protection, Authentication and authorization control, Cloud security etc.). Knowledge of core security concepts especially Network architecture, Risk management, Defense in depth, Zero Trust etc. Deep technical expertise in deploying and managing cybersecurity solutions from at least two of the following OEMs, Microsoft, Cisco, Checkpoint, TrendMicro, Sophos, and Fortinet. Previous cybersecurity consulting experience working on multiple workstreams/engagements within a Security / Advisory practice. Possess equivalent security certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, other OEM-issued. Additional Requirements Strong critical and analytical thinking skills as well as the capacity to deal with ambiguity. Autonomous, positive thinker, highly flexible and willing to work independently. Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Business value chain/business verticals within the technology space. Industry product knowledge. Clear understanding and knowledge of B2B Business environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others. Strong client delivery focus. Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease. Focus on quality and risk. Problem solving ability.