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With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.\nWhat started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!\nRole Overview\nThe Group Security Operations Engineer plays a pivotal role in uplifting the overall cybersecurity maturity across a group of 31 autonomous Business Units (BUs) - and counting - due to acquisitive nature of the group. Operating as part of a VIG Group-level SWAT team, this individual works hands-on with local IT and VIG shared central IT resources to strengthen their technical security capabilities, embed best practices, and help deliver key security improvement projects.\nThis is a technical, collaborative, and relationship-driven role. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in implementing practical security solutions while building strong trust and rapport with local IT stakeholders. They will guide and support rather than dictate - ensuring each BU can operate securely, efficiently, and autonomously while aligning with Group Cybersecurity objectives and standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as a trusted security partner to local IT teams across all BUs, providing hands-on technical support and advisory guidance across a wide range of operational security initiatives.\nBuild and maintain strong working relationships with IT managers, administrators, and business leaders to promote a culture of shared accountability for cybersecurity.\nLead or support the implementation of fit-for-purpose security controls across diverse technology environments, ensuring they are practical, sustainable, and aligned to business needs.\nDrive continuous improvement projects in areas such as vulnerability management, patch management, identity security, access control, backup and recovery, endpoint protection, and monitoring.\nWork alongside local IT teams to establish repeatable security processes - ensuring tasks such as patching, MFA enforcement, access reviews, and backup restore testing become part of ongoing operations.\nIdentify and address security risks and control gaps, working collaboratively to design and implement pragmatic remediation measures.\nAct as an escalation and enablement point for security incidents or investigations, coordinating with the Group SOC, MSSP, or external partners as needed.\nProvide training, mentoring, and technical enablement to help upskill local IT staff, leaving lasting capability within each BU.\nSupport security tooling rollout projects, from proof of concept to operational handover, ensuring successful local adoption and maintenance.\nContribute to the development and maintenance of Group security playbooks, standards, and operational templates, reflecting lessons learned and promoting consistency.\nEngage in regular check-ins, reviews, and workshops to maintain visibility of security maturity progress across the group.\nRepresent the Group Cybersecurity function with professionalism, empathy, and technical credibility - balancing governance expectations with practical delivery.\nQualifications & Experience\nMinimum 5 years’ experience in Security Operations, Infrastructure Security, or System Administration with demonstrable security exposure.\nProven ability to implement and manage security tools and processes such as vulnerability management, patching, identity management, or endpoint protection.\nVery strong underlying general IT Operations knowledge and experience.\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Entra ID, Intune, and modern cloud security principles.\nExperience supporting or leading security projects across multiple business entities or geographically dispersed teams.\nFamiliarity with recognized frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8, or ISO 27001 Annex A.\nRelevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200, or equivalent) are advantageous.\nKey Attributes\nExcellent relationship-builder and communicator, able to gain trust and cooperation across diverse business units.\nInfluential without authority, using credibility, empathy, and collaboration to drive progress.\nHands-on technical problem solver, with the ability to translate strategy into operational execution.\nPragmatic and solution-oriented, balancing security risk with operational realities.\nPassionate about helping others succeed, transferring knowledge and building self-sufficiency within local teams.\nAdaptable to different business contexts, technologies, and maturity levels.\nMeasures of Success\nStrong relationships and trust established with local IT teams.\nVisible improvement in BU security posture and maturity levels.\nConsistent delivery of key security initiatives within agreed SLAs.\nHigh adoption and sustainability of implemented controls and processes.\nPositive feedback from stakeholders and increased local ownership of cybersecurity.\nExciting Benefits we offer:\nMarket-leading Salary\nMedical Coverage - Self & Dependents\nParents Medical Coverage\nProvident Fund\nEmployee Performance-based bonuses\nHome Internet Subsidy\nConveyance Allowance\nProfit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]\nLife Benefit\nChild Care Facility\nCompany Provided Lunch/Dinner\nProfessional Development Budget\nRecreational area for in-house games\nSporadic On-shore training opportunities\nFriendly work environment\nLeave Encashment\nDisclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.\nIn our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. 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