Senior IT Project & Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced IT professional to lead and manage IT projects while ensuring strong cybersecurity governance and secure system implementation. The role combines project management expertise with technical oversight and security compliance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will oversee end -to -end IT initiatives, manage stakeholders, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high security and risk management standards across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead
  end -to -end IT projects from initiation to closure.
  
• Define
  project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
  
• Develop
  project plans, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
  
• Ensure
  projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  
• Coordinate
  with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
  
• Manage
  change requests and ensure proper governance procedures.
  
• Provide
  regular updates to senior management and executive leadership.
  

IT Governance & Strategy

• Align
  IT initiatives with business strategy and digital transformation goals.
  
• Implement
  project management best practices (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).
  
• Ensure
  compliance with corporate IT policies and regulatory requirements.
  
• Drive
  process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
  

IT Security & Risk Management

• Oversee
  implementation of IT security controls and policies.
  
• Conduct
  risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
  
• Monitor
  security incidents and coordinate remediation actions.
  
• Work
  closely with infrastructure and application teams to secure systems.
  
• Ensure
  data protection, access control, and network security compliance.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s
  Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or
  related field.
  
• 8–15+
  years of experience in IT project management and/or IT security roles.
  
• Strong
  experience managing enterprise -level IT projects.
  
• Solid
  understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance
  standards.
  
• Experience
  with infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and system
  integrations.
  
• Familiarity
  with IT governance frameworks and best practices.
  
• Strong
  stakeholder management and leadership skills.
  
• Excellent
  analytical, organizational, and problem -solving abilities.
  

Preferred Certifications

• PMP /
  PRINCE2 (Project Management)
  
• ITIL
  Certification
  
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or other
  relevant security certifications