Manager Information Security

About the job Manager Information Security

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our client, a Karachi-based, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI), seeks to appoint an experienced professional for the following role:

As Manager Information Security, you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing security protocols that safeguard Cerismas information systems, digital assets, and customer data.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Develop & Implement Information Security Strategy Design and execute a comprehensive information security roadmap aligned with Cerismas digital infrastructure, business model, and regulatory obligations
• Cybersecurity Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across infrastructure, applications, APIs, mobile platforms, and third-party integrations
• Regulatory Compliance & SBP Alignment Ensure full compliance with SBP guidelines and international security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and act as the point of contact for regulator-driven security reviews
• Security Architecture & Operations Oversee the design, configuration, and monitoring of security systems including firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, and identity/access management tools
• Incident Response & Threat Management Develop and lead the incident response process, including detection, containment, investigation, recovery, and post-mortem reporting
• Security Audits & Penetration Testing Coordinate regular internal and third-party audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to ensure system hardening
• Employee Awareness & Policy Enforcement Establish security awareness programs, train internal staff, and enforce information security policies across all departments
• Collaboration with Internal Audit & IT Work closely with Internal Audit, Technology, and Compliance teams to ensure consistent enforcement of risk controls and secure infrastructure design

Education

• Minimum 16 years of education, preferably, Masters from a renowned and HEC recognized university or institution/equivalent foreign degree holder institution, in any/or combination of the disciplines
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are highly desirable

Experience

• Information Security Expertise Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in information security or cybersecurity roles, preferably within fintech, digital banking, or regulated financial institutions
• Regulatory & Standards Knowledge Strong understanding of SBP cybersecurity guidelines, ISO 27001, NIST, and relevant global information security frameworks
• Incident Management & Threat Response Demonstrated experience in handling security incidents, vulnerability assessments, and threat intelligence operations
• Security Operations & Architecture Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, endpoint protection, IAM, encryption, and secure network architecture

Key Requirements

• Technical Cybersecurity Proficiency Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity tools, infrastructure protection, and digital risk management in consumer-facing platforms
• Regulatory & Audit Readiness Proven track record of preparing for and managing regulator-led audits, and aligning cybersecurity operations with legal and compliance standards
• Risk & Policy Management Ability to define, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks organization-wide
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with technology, audit, risk, and compliance teams to embed a culture of security
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments Demonstrated ability to manage evolving security risks in dynamic, high-growth fintech ecosystems

Age

The candidate should preferably be not more than 35 years of age as of last date of submission of application.

If you have the required experience and educational qualification to take up the challenging role, you are requested to apply by July 03, 2025 at http://jobs.hrs-int.com/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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