DAP-SEC Manager

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Key Responsibilities:

People Management & Development:

• Lead people management activities, including team performance evaluations, development plans, career discussions, and coaching through platforms like InTouch.
• Mentor and coach team members to overcome challenges and build autonomy in their roles, supporting individual growth and team optimization.
• Model organizational values and promote a culture of high performance, integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance.

Operational Leadership & Support:

• Drive mission achievement across DAP security operations, balancing cost, quality, and modernization goals.
• Coordinate project activities across functions, ensuring effective communication and seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Evaluate and provide strategic feedback on technology and business-driven initiatives, recommending innovative approaches that align with enterprise architecture.

Continuous Improvement & Change Management:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the team, applying lean and agile principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Embrace change, guiding the team through transformations and formulating strategies to support effective transitions.

Proactive Issue Resolution & Trend Analysis:

• Proactively identify and address security and business architecture issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze trends to prevent recurring issues, developing strategies for improved proactive issue identification.

Quality Management & Security Awareness:

• Maintain a high standard in quality management practices, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Respond to critical production issues as needed, guiding technical resolutions with the team.
• Stay informed of security best practices to protect infrastructure and address emerging risks.

Professional Experience:

Extensive IT Security Domain Knowledge:

• Proven experience managing teams within key IT security domains, such as CSPM, EPP, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Account Revalidation, Internal Control, and Cloud Security.
• Skilled in implementing comprehensive security frameworks aligned with best practices and standards.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Strong background in people management, with a focus on fostering team autonomy, high morale, and continuous growth.
• Experienced in mentoring and coaching to unblock bottlenecks and develop technical and operational skills within the team.

Lean and Agile Expertise:

• Proficient in lean and agile methodologies; Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Practical experience using lean principles in security operations to streamline processes and improve service delivery.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

• Skilled in cross-functional project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining transparent communication.
• Proven ability to assess technical and business challenges, providing actionable insights for service enhancement.

Competencies Required:

• Communication & Feedback: Strong written and verbal communication skills; open to constructive feedback.
• Operational Excellence & Problem-Solving: Focus on achieving operational excellence and performance improvement.
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented; curious and proactive.
• Decision-Making & Adaptability: Confident decision-maker, able to adapt to change; creative and innovative problem-solver.
• Negotiation & Collaboration: Skilled in negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders, understanding their needs and constraints.

Operational & Behavioral Skills:

• Customer Orientation: Maintains a customer-centric approach in all decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Committed to driving continuous improvement.
• Team Support: Willingness to assist and support team members.
• Stakeholder Adaptability: Skilled in adapting to stakeholder expectations and negotiating effectively.