Head of Cyber Security – Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning, Implementation

• Strategic Development and Refinement of the Cyber Security Program.
• Oversight of Cyber Security Strategy Execution.

Security Architecture & Risk Management

• Design, oversee, and continuously improve a secure IT architecture.
• Identify, assess, prioritise, and manage cybersecurity risks, continuously enhancing assessment methodologies and pinpointing vulnerabilities.
• Implement and recommend technical controls and security solutions in line with security policies.

Governance

• Spearhead the evolution and execution of the Cyber Security Governance framework, encompassing information security strategies, solutions, policies, and standards.
• Architect reporting mechanisms and risk evaluation protocols to bolster organisational defence against security threats and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate the potential ramifications and probability of identified cybersecurity risks.

Required Experience:

• Experience in information security with a combination of risk management, information security and IT-related responsibilities
• Clear understanding of the evolving needs within the cybersecurity function and knowledge of information security best practices, standards, and frameworks
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST
• Practical experience in Information Security Risk Management and Threat Management
• Ability to champion Information and Cyber Security principles at an enterprise level
• Experience in developing IT roadmaps for specific business or technology areas to embed Cyber Security practices

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Competitive