Cyber Security Lead

Description:

DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Lead to spearhead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity, experience with a variety of security tools, and a solid understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks.
• Oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents and threats.
• Implement and manage security tools, including but not limited to:
• Firewall and Network Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto.
• Secure Web Gateway: Netskope or similar cloud security solutions.
• Endpoint Protection and Data Loss Prevention : OPSWAT, Symantec, Netskope, CrowdStrike.
• Network Access Control (NAC): ClearPass or similar platforms.
• SIEM and Threat Management: Splunk, or Azure Sentinel.
• Email and Phishing Protection: Checkpoint Harmony, Microsoft Defender.
• Microsoft Security ( MCAS, Conditional Access)
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to foster a culture of security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into system design and operations.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Lead security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on implementing and managing security tools.
• Proficiency in managing security solutions like FortiGate, Netskope, ClearPass, OPSWAT, and similar platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or COBIT.
• Strong understanding of network and system security concepts.
• Experience leading security initiatives and managing a team.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Aruba Certified).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Security clearance preferred.