Information Security Expert

1 week ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Taaeen Full time

The Information Security Expert is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization's information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

The role provides expert-level assurance, advisory, and operational oversight to protect information assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen cyber resilience in alignment with government cybersecurity regulations and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Information Security Governance & Strategy

  • Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Ensure alignment of the information security framework with organizational objectives, government cybersecurity mandates, and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.

B. Risk Management & Compliance

  • Lead information security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Identify, assess, and monitor cyber risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity and data protection regulations, including government information security standards and international frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC

C. Security Operations & Incident Management

  • Oversee and support security monitoring, incident detection, response, and recovery activities.
  • Lead or coordinate investigation of information security incidents and breaches, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Ensure incident response plans, business continuity, and disaster recovery controls are tested and effective.

D. Assurance, Audits & Assessments

  • Plan and conduct information security audits, assessments, and control reviews.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits related to cybersecurity, data protection, and IT controls.
  • Track and follow up on remediation of audit findings and security gaps.

E. Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to management and business units on cybersecurity risks, secure system design, and data protection requirements.
  • Provide guidance on secure digital transformation initiatives, cloud security, third-party risk, and emerging technologies.

  • Conduct security awareness sessions and promote a strong information security culture across the organization.

  • Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Master's degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, or equivalent certifications

Experience

  • Minimum 7–9 years
    of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.
  • Experience within government or semi-government entities is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience leading security initiatives, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance programs

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