Information Security Lead

Information Security Lead – LB Finance PLC

Company: LB Finance PLC
Location: Corporate Office

LB Finance PLC is seeking an experienced Information Security Lead to strengthen its cybersecurity, security operations, and governance capabilities within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Information Security governance, including policies, standards, ISMS, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct security assessments and thematic reviews, identifying risks and driving remediation.
• Drive Vulnerability Management, VAPT, and Red Teaming activities.
• Coordinate with the 24×7 SOC, including SIEM monitoring, threat detection, incident escalation, and response.
• Lead Attack Surface Management and external threat monitoring, including phishing, impersonation, and exposed-asset monitoring.
• Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and strengthen data protection controls.
• Provide Security-by-Design and security advisory support for technology projects, including cloud, applications, and APIs.
• Drive organizational security awareness through training, awareness campaigns, and security simulations.
• Develop and monitor security KPIs/KRIs and cybersecurity posture reporting.
• Support the CISO in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, audits, and Board-level reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Risk, or a related field, with experience leading or owning security initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of SOC, SIEM, EDR, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Firewalls, WAF, Threat Intelligence, and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, and COBIT.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives and work independently.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to careers@lbfinance.lk within 7 days of publication.

📌 Subject: Information Security Lead

Candidates should also provide details of two non-related referees.

LB Finance PLC