GRS Recruitment are working with a well-established brand in Limassol who are searching for a visionary Chief Information Security Officer to lead their cybersecurity strategy and protect the digital backbone of the organization. This role is for a forward-thinking leader who can balance technical depth with strategic oversight someone who thrives in an evolving threat landscape and knows how to build resilient, future-ready security frameworks. If you’re passionate about protecting data, enabling innovation securely, and shaping a culture of cyber resilience, we want to meet you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design and execute a comprehensive security program covering cyber defense, data protection, and threat response.
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Drive risk assessments and vulnerability management initiatives, identifying and addressing potential threats before they become issues.
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Lead incident response and recovery efforts, ensuring rapid, effective mitigation of any security breaches.
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Oversee compliance and governance, ensuring the organization meets global standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
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Manage and enhance security infrastructure, including firewalls, SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
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Partner with leadership across IT, Legal, and Compliance to align security priorities with business objectives.
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Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, developing engaging training programs that empower employees to be the first line of defense.
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Stay ahead of the curve, monitoring emerging threats, AI-driven security trends, and innovative solutions to strengthen our defenses.
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Report and advise executives on our security posture, providing actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Proven experience as a CISO or in a senior cybersecurity leadership role.
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Deep expertise in cloud security, information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and risk management.
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Hands-on experience with SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and encryption protocols.
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Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and regulatory compliance.
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Practical knowledge of vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking, and incident management.
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Familiarity with DevSecOps and secure software development practices.
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Awareness of how AI and machine learning can be leveraged in cybersecurity operations.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
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Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology preferred.
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Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a strong plus.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 724 for further information.