Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, anddevelopment services supporting multisector project work in over 150countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, wepride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through theconnected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability andinnovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North Americainclude Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
The NASA Regional Security Manager is a critical leadership role responsiblefor ensuring the organization's information and digital assets are protectedagainst internal and external threats. This role involves developing andimplementing comprehensive information security policies, standards, andprocedures to ensure the protection of Mott MacDonald's assets and securingdata and infrastructure.The role is full-time and will report to the NASA Infrastructure Manager.
Key Accountabilities
Collaborating with fellow digital leaders and stakeholders to identifyopportunities for security improvement and implementing solutions focused onsafeguarding Mott MacDonald's digital assets.
Supporting the implementation of a comprehensive and secure digitalstrategy, reporting on strategic direction, objectives and established KPIs.
Engaging with clients and Mott MacDonald sectors and practices, driving anincrease in revenue associated with our digital service offerings provided aspart of, or alongside our domain project delivery.
Championing Cyber and Information Security across the region and to clientsand partners,
Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Lead the information security function within the region drivingthe strategic direction and ensuring alignment with Mott MacDonald's overalldigital strategy in managing treats and incident responses.
Resource Management: Oversee risk assessment, vulnerability management andincident response activities. Ensure that potential security risks areidentified and mitigated in a timely manner. Manage relationships withexternal security vendors and partners.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders, includingexecutive leadership, IT teams, suppliers, partners, and legal andregulatory teams, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations andindustry standards. Embed security as a business practice and create a cultureof awareness and compliance. Provide awareness, guidance and training oninformation security best practices to employees at all levels of theorganizat
Innovation: Develop and implement an innovative information securitystrategy and framework that aligns with the organization's objectives andaddresses emerging threats and vulnerabilities while continuously upskillingstaff and contractors within the region.
Performance Metrics: Develop and enforce information security policies,standards, and procedures across the organization. Provide monthly reportingon the outcomes of the secure digital strategy and information management,including the protection of data, information, and knowledge.
Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of information securityprofessionals, fostering a culture of awareness, continuous learning andprofessional growth. Provide guidance, support, and opportunities forprofessional development.
Commercialization: Identifies regional commercial opportunities for ourSecurity as a Service offerings and collaborates with business developmentteams to define and implement monetization plans.
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:
A bachelor's or master's degree in information technology or computerscience / related field and relevant security certification such as CISSP,CISM, CISA, CRISC or GSEC.
Minimum of 10-15 years of proven experience in an information security role
Track record of influencing positively, at level and across an organization.
Progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams andenterprise-wide business improvement or change programmes, operating andinfluencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
Strategy and management consulting experience desirable.
Knowledge/skills
Inspiring and tenacious leader with a strategic mindset; proven track recordof leading complex, multidisciplinary talent teams in new endeavours anddelivering solutions that add value to the business.
External recognition and respect for technical/digital expertise. Buildsstrong internal networks. Maintains a learning mindset and cultivatesinnovation.
Analytical skills - Manages complexity through outstanding analytical andproblem-solving abilities. Applies data and knowledge of business and themarketplace to advance the organization's goals.