Chief Cybersecurity Protection Officer

7 days ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah American International University Full time

Job Description

America International University is seeking a Chief Cybersecurity Protection Officer to join our team in Jahrah, Kuwait.

About the Role

The Chief Cybersecurity Protection Officer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cybersecurity across the university, ensuring the security of university systems and data against external and internal threats. This role involves designing and enforcing policies, conducting regular security audits, and leading efforts to detect and mitigate security risks from within the university.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to mitigate external and internal threats.
  • Monitor network traffic and system logs to detect potential security issues from within the university, including improper use by students, faculty, or staff.
  • Oversee the university's cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring tools like Barracuda, Microsoft Sentinel One, and SOS software are optimized to prevent internal data leaks or misuse.
  • Conduct ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify insider threats and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Collaborate with HR and academic departments to monitor faculty, staff, and student access levels and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.
  • Lead cybersecurity awareness training for all staff, faculty, and students, ensuring compliance with university policies and best practices in cybersecurity.
  • Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, including measures to prevent internal breaches, data theft, and unauthorized access by university personnel.
  • Audit access control systems and user privileges to swiftly identify and mitigate internal threats.
  • Manage incident response protocols for both external attacks and internal security breaches.
  • Ensure full compliance with local and international data protection laws and university regulations concerning internal data access.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity management, with experience addressing internal threats, insider risks, or misuse of IT systems.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH required.
  • Strong understanding of network security, insider threat detection, and vulnerability management.
  • Expertise in ethical hacking and incident response for both external and internal threats.
  • Leadership skills and ability to communicate cybersecurity risks effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards, with particular focus on managing insider threats.

Kuwaiti Applicants Preferred.



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