IT Risk Specialist (6-Month Contract Role) Locally

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Risk Specialist for a 6-month consulting engagement to strengthen IT risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance in a high-volume port environment. The specialist will ensure robust risk frameworks, regulatory adherence, and operational resilience.

Engagement Details

Duration: 6 months (fixed-term, no extension).

Location: Onsite at a major port facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance and Risk Auditing
  
  

Conduct IT risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and compliance gap analyses.

Lead business impact analyses (BIA) and support disaster recovery (DR) planning.

Perform IT compliance audits (e.g., user access, vendor controls) per NIST, ISO, COBIT, and GDPR.

Maintain risk registers, action trackers, and mitigation plans.

Deliver risk awareness training for staff.

• Policy Development
  
  

Update and enforce IT risk policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards.

• Information Security
  
  

Assess security controls, document incidents, and review IS policies/training materials.

Qualifications

Mandatory

Education: Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience: 5+ years in IT risk/audit (ports, logistics, or large orgs).

Certifications: COBIT & CRISC (non-negotiable).

Skills: Risk tools, Excel/DRC, NIST/ISO/GDPR compliance.

Preferred

CISA/CISM/CISSP certifications. Middle East experience.

Deliverables

First 30 Days: Risk assessment & gap analysis reports.

Monthly: Risk register updates, heat maps, mitigation plans.

Final Report: Summary of findings/recommendations.

Requirements

Available to start within 30 days of selection.

Must secure port access clearance independently.

Skills: iso compliance,gap,nist compliance,excel/drc,gdpr compliance,risk tools,it,cobit,compliance