Egyptian Banks

Operates interoperable national payments network

Cyber Defense Leader

Security Operations & Incident Response +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
At least 12 years of experience in Cyber Defense is required.
Proven experience managing Security Operations Center teams and cyber defense operations is required.
Strong knowledge of incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring is required.
Hands-on expertise with security information and event management systems, endpoint protection, and enterprise security tools is required.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the organization’s Cyber Defense methodology in line with security regulations and requirements.
Obtain senior management endorsement for security policies, standards, and procedures by clearly articulating their benefits.
Investigate cybersecurity incidents and violations, and report findings and recommendations to the Chief Information Security Officer.
Respond rapidly and effectively to cybersecurity incidents in line with incident management processes.
Prepare periodic performance reports based on analysis and correlation of security events.
Oversee projects and deployments of security tools to ensure an effective security posture.
Lead the Security Operations Center team, including shift planning and operational tool implementation.
Manage the Cyber Defense Centre and its resources to ensure operational effectiveness.
Maintain the security of corporate information against internal and external threats.
Provide security input into the organization’s strategic planning process and enterprise-level decisions.
Implement and maintain the organization’s information security program in alignment with business objectives.
Raise major cybersecurity incidents directly to the Chief Information Security Officer.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.

Cyber Defense Leader

Egyptian Banks Company · New Cairo City, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-07

Workplace: on_site

Description

Establish and maintain the organization’s Cyber Defense methodology in line with security regulations and requirements.
Obtain senior management endorsement for security policies, standards, and procedures by clearly articulating their benefits.
Investigate cybersecurity incidents and violations, reporting findings and recommendations to the CISO.
Respond rapidly and effectively to cybersecurity incidents in line with incident management processes.
Prepare periodic performance reports based on analysis and correlation of security events.
Oversee projects and deployments of security tools to ensure an effective security posture.
Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, including shift planning and operational tool implementation.
Manage the Cyber Defense Centre and its resources to ensure operational effectiveness.
Maintain the security of corporate information against all internal and external threats.
Provide security input into the organization’s strategic planning process and enterprise-level decisions.
Implement and maintain the organization’s information security program in alignment with business objectives.
Raise major cybersecurity incidents directly to the CISO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
12+ years of experience in Cyber Defense.
Proven experience managing SOC teams and cyber defense operations.
Strong knowledge of incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.
Hands-on expertise with SIEM, endpoint protection, and enterprise security tools.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent) preferred.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

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About the Company

Egyptian Banks

Operates interoperable national payments network

EBC builds and operates Egypt’s national payments infrastructure to enable fast, interoperable transfers. Its products include the 123 Shared Cash Network for ATM and cash-point connectivity, the Automatic Clearing House for batch interbank transfers, Meeza Digital that links 32 million mobile wallets for money moves and QR payments, the Meeza National Card Scheme, and the Instant Payment Network for 24/7 instant payments across cards, wallets, and bank accounts. The INSTAPAY app lets consumers access bank accounts for instant transfers anytime. EBC differentiates itself by acting as the central hub of the national payment ecosystem with government-backed credibility and a multi-rail platform focused on financial inclusion and a cashless society. The goal is to be the nucleus of the national payment ecosystem and accelerate electronic payments nationwide.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Cairo City, Egypt
Founded: 1995

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