Assistant Manager – IT Governance and Security

Zong 5G

Islamabad

Description

Job Purpose:

To establish and oversee IT governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, policy creation and updates and continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, monitoring, and audit support

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001 and PCI DSS).
  • Collaborate with IT teams, information security, internal audit, and other business departments to implement effective security controls
  • Conduct IT risk assessments and gap analysis for areas of improvement.
  • Monitor and report IT governance metrics and compliance to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Drive awareness and training programs related to IT governance, policies, and best practices.
  • Support internal and external IT audits and coordinate remediation activities.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting IT governance.

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

  • Must have a Bachelors Degree, Preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Telecom Engineering

Work Experience:

  • Upto 2 years of More of relevant experience, preferably in IT Governance or Information Security.

Skills – Job Specific:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecom engineering or related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT will be a plus
  • Strong knowledge of IT frameworks and standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Experience in regulatory compliance, IT risk assessment, and control design.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.