Chief Information Security Officer at Canonical Ghana

Key responsibilities

• Define a cybersecurity strategy and operating model that is aligned with our business objectives
• Develop and track a clear, measurable cybersecurity plan
• Assume responsibility for Canonical's information security and compliance program
• Build, develop and lead a high performing cybersecurity and compliance team
• Advise business and engineering leadership in the implementation of cybersecurity and compliance
• Present regular reports to Canonical executives and our Board of Directors
• Integrate an information and cyber security risk management framework
• Define and deliver a cybersecurity culture and awareness program for employees and partners
• Define and implement an information assurance framework, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Monitor and respond to security and privacy incidents
• Lead the implementation of a secure system development life-cycle

Valued Skills And Experience

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Substantial experience in risk management, information security, or incident response
• Experience implementing a cybersecurity and compliance program in an engineering organization
• Experience building and leading a cross functional cybersecurity and compliance team
• Proven ability to define, implement and measure effective incident response playbooks and a cybersecurity culture program
• Knowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST
• Knowledge of international privacy laws and financial reporting requirements
• Understanding of current legislation and regulations relevant to our organization
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with cloud native technologies and agile development methodologies a plus
• Past experience leading the incident response to a large scale cyber security threat a plus

What Canonical offers:

• Personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel