Cybersecurity Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).

• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Oversee data safety audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing in the data centre environment.

• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to respond to data breaches or incidents, ensuring timely reporting and remediation.

• Maintain and update data classification and handling protocols.

• Ensure secure storage, transmission, and backup of sensitive data.

• Conduct training sessions on data safety, cybersecurity awareness, and best practices for staff and contractors.

• Maintain logs of data access and ensure the use of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.

• Work with legal and compliance teams on regulatory audits and documentation.

• Develop and update incident response plans and business continuity strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity or data protection role, preferably within a data centre environment.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.

• Strong knowledge of data protection laws, cybersecurity frameworks, and best practices.

• Experience with security tools like SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.