Cybersecurity Business Head at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited – Our client, a reputable firm is looking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Business Head

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop unique, effective security strategies for client software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware aimed at enhancing their current security situation, evaluating trends and anticipating current/future requirements
Leads the process of identifying client security violations, inefficiencies and conducting of periodic security audits
Design and implement/build-in security systems to software, hardware, and components for clients
Develop and implement a sales and implementation structure for all existing and potential Cybersecurity solutions in company’s portfolio. Research and identify new solutions that will meet the cost and business objectives of clients
Lead the provision of technical analysis of all products and solution pricing to ensure profitability on deals – Present these findings regularly to the CEO and at Management and Board meetings as may be necessary from time to time
Lead pre-sales engagement and technical presentations/workshops to generate sales and secure renewals
Lead business analysis and requirements establishment for clients with a clear focus on identifying customer requirements for all engagements using appropriate techniques.
Manage all Cybersecurity projects with a view to achieving a 100% implementation success rate.
Ensure that all documentation for RFP’s and general project proposals are provided in a timely manner that ensures customer satisfaction.
Project manage all proof of concept (PoC) assignments, leading the technical and sales teams to develop and conduct briefing, communication of commitments, expectations, customer requirements
Full responsibility for achievement of all revenue targets and provision of the Cybersecurity team with mentorship during sales, presales, customer presentations and solution demonstrations.
Work closely with partner OEMs to increase market visibility by facilitating joint customer engagements using multiple channels.
Project manage specific events aimed at enhancing company’s image and projecting solutions and engaging our current and potential clients
Develop a pipeline of potential and current sales with identification of opportunity size and scale in different client organizations
Responsible for staying abreast of current developments in existing products as well as new potential products and contributing to refining company’s strategy
Mentoring and developing the Cybersecurity team and constantly ensuring that a succession plan has been put in place for all key roles and functions in the Cybersecurity team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Information Systems or STEM subject preferred
Strong IT skills including knowledge of hardware, software, cloud, networks and data centers
Familiar with the sales life cycle and have both pre-sales and delivery experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience at implementing SIEM, IAM, NAC, Vulnerability Management, Firewall Administration, Endpoint Security and Antivirus Management solutions.
Knowledge of software development, Identity and access Management, Web Services and Integration, Network and System Security, Server Administration Auditing, IT security and risk governance, System Management Design & Implementation, global standards such as PCI DSS and ISO27001
Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification
Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
Familiarity with the DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program.
Proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security
In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk)
Experience developing and deploying signatures
Understanding of mobile technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows), VMware technology, and Unix and basic Unix commands
Thorough work ethic and attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to think like a hacker and anticipate hacker moves
Fantastic interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
Desire to self-educate on the ever changing landscape of cyber hacking tactics
Target driven and ability to work towards deadlines.