Chief Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates شركة الدار العقارية ش.م.ع Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead our information security function. This is a key role responsible for steering the governance, architecture, and strategic direction of information security within the organization.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in a cybersecurity role focusing on security governance, architecture, and strategy. You should have strong leadership and team management abilities, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will provide strategic leadership for the information security team, fostering professional development, and ensuring that the team is motivated and equipped to meet their objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Security Governance: Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure effective management and oversight of outsourced security operations and internal compliance with these frameworks.
  2. Security Architecture: Develop and oversee a cohesive security architecture that supports and integrates with the organization's technology landscape, ensuring that all security solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business needs.
  3. Strategic Planning: Lead the strategic planning of the information security function, identifying emerging security threats and technologies, and aligning the security strategy with the overall business strategy.
  4. Risk Management: Continuously assess and manage the security risks associated with information assets and IT processes, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies and policies.
  5. Incident Management: Lead the development and implementation of an incident management process that promptly addresses and resolves security incidents and breaches, minimizing impact on the organization.
  6. Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with international and local regulatory requirements related to information security. Regularly review and audit the security practices and policies for effectiveness and adherence to standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.
  7. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for all information security matters within the organization, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders at all levels regarding security strategies and initiatives.
  8. Team Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for the information security team, fostering professional development, and ensuring that the team is motivated and equipped to meet their objectives.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of security architectures and models, with a strong understanding of emerging security technologies and threats.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
  • Robust communication and negotiation skills, capable of effectively engaging and influencing senior executives and external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects.
  • Professional security management certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or similar, is mandatory.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field is required for this role.



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