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We are looking for a Senior Cyber Strategy Manager to lead cybersecurity, risk, and compliance initiatives while supporting and guiding a growing team.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining delivery, strategy, and team coordination. You will work on complex client environments, helping organizations align with international security standards and improve their overall security posture.
Team size: 6–7 members
Working hours: GMT+3, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Travel: Occasional (2–3 times per year, mainly across the MENA region – optional but a plus)
Your duties
- Conduct gap assessments aligned with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, NCA, and data protection frameworks
- Develop detailed assessment reports with findings and actionable recommendations
- Design and implement information security policies, procedures, and frameworks
- Translate business requirements into security strategies and technical controls
- Conduct and improve risk assessments using frameworks like ISO 27005, NIST, EBIOS
- Deliver training and awareness sessions on cybersecurity best practices
- Perform advanced technical assessments (infrastructure, databases, platforms, security tools)
- Recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and SOPs
- Leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams on automation features
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation
- Lead team meetings and report progress, risks, and activities
- Support and mentor team members with minimal supervision
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or risk/compliance
- Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, NIS2, ISO 27005, EBIOS
- Experience in risk assessments, gap analysis, and compliance audits
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools (GRC platforms, WAF, EDR, IPS, etc.)
- Solid understanding of cloud security and network security (firewalls, etc.)
- Ability to develop security policies and procedures
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- Experience with AI-driven security tools or automation
- French language skills
- Experience in multi-industry environments (banking, retail, tech, etc.)
- Openness to occasional travel
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