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.