Information Security & Compliance Lead Dubai UAE

Position: Information Security & Compliance Lead

Date posted: 2023-08-11

Industry: Other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 10000 to 20000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Hiring Information Security & Compliance Lead in Dubai

Role Purpose:

The Information Security & Compliance Lead is the guardian of our cybersecurity operations strategy. They lead a team of security experts, collaborating with stakeholders to safeguard our information assets. Their mission: fortify defenses, design & implement security tech, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• Execute tactical plans for cybersecurity strategy.
• Facilitate information security governance.
• Foster cross-discipline collaboration on policies & standards.
• Develop enterprise security policies & guidelines.
• Manage vendor risk assessment & treatment.
• Oversee information security budgets.
• Align security & enterprise architectures.
• Establish metrics for program effectiveness.
• Report program status to stakeholders.
• Manage documented security processes & procedures.
• Drive information risk assessment & management.
• Implement a flexible control framework.
• Ensure security programs comply with laws & policies.
• Collaborate with external agencies for security.
• Provide cyber risk guidance for projects.
• Coordinate security projects with tech & business teams.
• Lead evaluation & implementation of security tech.
• Liaise with compliance, audit, legal, and HR teams.
• Manage response to security incidents.
• Monitor emerging threats & advise stakeholders.
• Coordinate external resources for security.
• Plan disaster recovery & business continuity.
• Oversee 3rd party security service providers.
• Mentor & develop information security team.
• Evaluate, coach, & plan for team success.

Definition of Success:

• Proven track record in building ISMS & operational excellence.
• Strong compliance knowledge (PCI DSS, NESA, DESC ISR).
• Familiar with security frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST).
• Exceptional analytical & project management skills.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in vendor negotiations & management.
• Trusted relationship builder & collaborator.
• Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS, engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years in InfoSec, Risk & Compliance, tech roles.
• Certified (C|CISO, CISSP, CISM, CISA), PMP a plus.
• Expertise in security technologies (EDR, CASB, SIEM).