ASSISTANT MANAGER IT - INFORMATION SECURITY

Job Purpose

• The focus of this role will be on IT Governance.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with standards, and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001 and PCI DSS).
• Collaborate with IT, security, audit, and business teams to identify IT risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct IT risk assessments, control evaluations, and gap analysis for areas of improvement.
• Monitor and report IT governance metrics and compliance to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Drive awareness and training programs related to IT governance, policies, and best practices.
• Support internal and external IT audits and coordinate remediation activities.
• Evaluate and recommend IT governance tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting IT governance.
  
  

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills): Education:

• Should have BS/BE Computer Science, Software Engineering or Telecom Engineering.
  
  

Work Experience

• Should have minimum experience of 5 yrs. or above.
  
  

Skills - Generic: - Skills - Job Specific:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,Telecom engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP will be a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT governance, IT risk management, or IT audit roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT frameworks and standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience in regulatory compliance, IT risk assessment, and control design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.