General description of the role:

The Information Security officer is in charge of the Information Security Management function, providing line management, leadership and strategic direction for the function and liaising closely with other managers. The purpose of the Information Security Management function, in turn, is to bring the organization’s information security risks under explicit management control through the Information Security Management System.

Key responsibilities

 

  • · Routine line management and leadership of staff within the Information Security Management function
  • · Leadership and strategic direction for the function, ranging from planning and budgeting to motivational and promotional activities expounding the value of information security
  • · Liaison with and offers strategic direction to related governance functions(such as Physical Security/Facilities, Risk Management, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance) plus senior and middle managers throughout the organization as necessary, on information security matters such as routine security activities plus emerging security risks and control technologies
  • · Recruitment, leadership and direction for a loose network of information security ambassadors distributed throughout the organization
  • · Leads the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including certification against ISO/IEC 27001 where applicable
  • · Forms a “center of excellence” for information security management, for example offering internal management consultancy advice and practical assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the commercial advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively
  • · Leads or commissions the preparation and authorizes the implementation of necessary information security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with the Security Committee
  • · Leads the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies etc. and applicable laws and regulations
  • · Leads or commissions suitable information security awareness, training and educational activities
  • · Leads or commissions information security risk assessments and controls selection activities
  • · Leads or commissions activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties

 

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Type:
Job Location:
Aitchison Street, Lahore, Pakistan
Gender:
No Preference
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Experience:
2 Years - 2 Years
Apply Before:
May 28, 2015
Posting Date:
May 15, 2015

Abacus Consulting

Information Technology · 1001-1500 employees - Lahore

For over 23 years, Abacus Consulting has been offering cutting-edge business solutions helping organizations to transform their visions into realities through a combination of latest business methodologies and technological tools. The business value offered by Abacus Consulting has a deep scale, is industry focused and technology driven with a world class delivery capability. We help clients transform their businesses and be the market leaders. We offer a wide range of products and services, including strategy consulting, privatization and public-private partnerships, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, business advisory services, sector search and research, environmental advisory services, SAP implementation and education, enterprise performance management, supply chain & operations management, application development and management, mobile applications, business process outsourcing, organization design and development, HR surveys, change management and HR functional solutions./p

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