IT & Security Lead

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and pragmatic IT & Security Lead to join our efforts in transforming education. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in achieving and maintaining key security certifications, a proven track record of managing vulnerability assessments, and significant experience in fast-paced startup or small-scale companies.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in achieving and maintaining key security certifications like ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Proven track record of managing vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and remediation cycles
• Significant experience in fast-paced startup or small-scale companies, understanding how to make smart, risk-based tradeoffs rather than “gold-plated” systems
• Pragmatic problem-solver responsible for driving organisation-wide compliance, creating sensible policies, and managing exceptions smartly and quickly
• Technical skills in Python scripting or full-stack development, enabling process automation and collaboration with the engineering team
• Ability to balance strategic GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) with hands-on IT operations and SecOps

Benefits

• Learning allowances
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Surrounding team of mission-driven individuals who genuinely love what they do

Originally posted on Himalayas