Job Advertisement: Cyber Resilience SpecialistDepartment OverviewThe Security and Operations department is dedicated to managing security risks in line with business objectives to protect the organization’s people, information, and assets.Role OverviewThis new role in the Cyber Resilience Team provides an opportunity to lead the development of strategies for cyber resilience exercises, scenario testing, and horizon scanning. The position serves as a key contact between the Security Operations Centre (SOC), regional entities, and stakeholders across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks like DORA to enhance the organization’s resilience to cyber threats.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop Frameworks: Create and implement frameworks, policies, and procedures for cyber resilience exercises and scenario testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.Subject Matter Expert: Provide expertise on cyber resilience to support organizational resilience initiatives.Manage Exercises: Plan and execute cyber resilience exercises within the region, coordinating with the US and third-party vendors to meet regulatory requirements.Improve Continuously: Guide remediation efforts and foster continuous improvement based on exercise outcomes.Engage Stakeholders: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective exercise execution and issue resolution.Report and Communicate: Prepare detailed reports on progress, metrics, and risks, ensuring timely escalation of issues.Maintain Scenario Library: Keep an updated scenario library reflecting organizational risks.Horizon Scanning: Collaborate with the SOC Cyber Threat Intelligence team to produce reports on emerging threats and update the scenario library accordingly.Industry Engagement: Coordinate information sharing and participate in forums to enhance cybersecurity efforts.Required Skills and QualificationsStrong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, MITRE ATT&CK).Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISM, CISSP, CRISC).Knowledge of regulatory requirements for cyber resilience, including DORA.Experience in cyber resilience exercises or scenario testing, particularly in financial services.Proficient in managing cyber threat intelligence and developing actionable reports.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.Degree in cybersecurity, technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.This position reports to the Head of Cyber Resilience, EMEA, and does not have direct reports. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to be part of a dynamic and growing team. Apply directly or contact Giuliano.dangelo@harringtonstarr.com