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Director, Global Information Security (Tanzania) Jobs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania at Global Communities
Title: Director, Global Information Security (Tanzania)
Company: Global Communities
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.
The Director, Information Security is a hands-on leadership role responsible for advancing, improving, and managing Global Communities digital protection and cybersecurity program across all offices worldwide. This includes the appropriate framework(s), architecture, internal/external threat prevention and information security operations. S/he oversees the development, implementation and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
The Director, Information Security ensures all information systems are functioning in accordance with established security policies and procedures. S/he oversees IT risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigations. The Director, Information Security Director provides strong and clear guidance, advice, and recommendations to the Chief Information Officer and other key Global Communities’ staff on risk management, digital protection, and cyber security. S/he actively contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive information security strategy, including ongoing collaboration with data protection counsel.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements multi-year strategic plans to enhance information security maturity across the organization. Aligns plans with business goals, risk tolerance, and emerging cybersecurity trends.
Develops, maintains, and continuously improves information security frameworks, governing policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
Collaborates with internal data protection counsel to ensure compliance with global data protection regulations, including the GDPR. Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive data protection and privacy program.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure the effective execution of security measures aligned with company policies and local regulations.
Directs and approves the designing of security architecture and systems.
Leads information security operations, including managing managed security service provider(s), incident response, impact analysis, remediation, and prevention activities.
Manages IT control policies for the organization. Provide hands-on oversight of the implementation and maintenance of controls outlined in CIS Controls and NIST SP 800-53, adapting strategies to regional and global requirements. Conducts hands-on risk assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
Reviews vulnerability and event detection plans, reports risks and follows-up with IT teams, as necessary.
Schedules periodic security audits, including coordination and participation. Leads and ensures execution of remediation plan[s].
Leads the evaluation and mitigation of internal/external threat prevention.
Acts as the subject matter expert responding to cybersecurity questions and concerns from staff, partners, and donors.
Communicates security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
Leads the development and maintenance of a global incident response plan, actively …
