Lead-Security Technologies

Our client, a global leader in the agricultural sector known for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, is seeking a Lead-Security Technologies. This pivotal role will be part of the Security function within the Group Information Technology function. They will report directly to the Group Manager of Enterprise & Cloud Security.

This role serves as a technical lead, overseeing and taking ownership of the successful design and implementation of security technologies and projects at East-West Seed. It is a strategic position responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure, applications cloud environments, and overall cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities:
Security Technologies

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of security technologies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR).
• Ensure seamless integration of security tools to enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize security technologies to align with evolving threats and business needs.

Infrastructure and Cloud Security

• Implement and enforce security controls for on-premise infrastructure (Network, Firewall, Identity platform) and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Ensure cloud security best practices, including zero-trust architecture, secure access controls, and workload protection.
• Work closely with IT teams to harden infrastructure & application configurations and reduce the organization's attack surface.

Service Management & Governance

• Ensure security services align with business requirements and follow ISO 27001:2022, NIST framework 2.0, ITIL and service management best practices.
• Oversee incident management, problem resolution, and change management for security-related services.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation for design, implementation, and configuration ready for handing over to the ICT operation team.
• Conduct access reviews and audits regularly and participate in risk management and audit sessions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Cloud, IAM and PAM technologies, trends, and best practices with knowledge sharing with the related teams.
• Work cross-functionally with relevant ICT teams (e.g., Infrastructure and Digital applications) to enable service integrations, complying with security-by-design principles.

Key deliverables & success factors

• Implementation & Optimization of Security Technologies through the successful deployment and integration of IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, SASE, UEMs and other security solutions, ensuring enhanced security, monitoring, detection, response capabilities, and compliance
• Strengthening security controls across on-premise and cloud environments by implementing best practices, reducing attack surfaces, and enforcing zero-trust architecture.
• Ensuring security governance, risk management, and compliance (ISO 27001:2022) while aligning security operations with ITIL best practices to improve incident response and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• ICT Certificates ○ CompTIA A , Network or Security or CCNA or CCSA and ○ Certified Solution Architect of AWS, Azure, or GCP
• 5 years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, or security architecture.
• Strong background in infrastructure-related roles, with a solid foundation in IT systems, networking, and security (preferred).
• Expertise in cloud security (GCP, AWS, or Azure) (preferred).
• Proficiency in managing Microsoft Entra ID and other cloud identity and access management solutions, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Hands-on experience with PAM solutions (BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Delinea, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and ITIL.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST guidelines.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) are a plus.