Information Security Lead

Your New Company

You will be joining a leading offshore marine services and support provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi. As a key player in the maritime and energy sectors, Hays’ client operates an extensive fleet supporting major oil and gas projects across the Middle East. This is an opportunity to join a stable, high-growth organization that sits at the intersection of critical infrastructure, maritime logistics, and advanced operational technology.

Your New Role

As the Information Security Lead, you will report directly to the Infrastructure & Security Manager, serving as the central authority for the organization’s security posture. Your mission is to protect the confidentiality and integrity of critical information assets through:

• Security Coordination: Acting as the primary point of contact for all security initiatives, ensuring seamless integration between IT infrastructure, applications, and business units.
• SOC Management: Overseeing the performance of the outsourced Security Operations Center (SOC), defining KPIs, and ensuring effective threat detection and response.
• Product Oversight: Managing the deployment and configuration of the security stack, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and SIEM tools.
• Audit & Compliance: Leading the charge for internal and external audits, ensuring the organization meets ISO 27001 and NIST standards.
• Strategic Reporting: Providing management with a comprehensive overview of the company’s security state through data-driven metrics and risk assessments.
• Incident Response: Supporting containment and recovery efforts during security events and conducting post-incident analysis to bolster future defenses.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To excel in this role, you must be a proactive leader with a deep technical background and the ability to drive a security-conscious culture. You will need:

• Experience: 7–10 years in information security, specifically in roles that require high-level coordination and vendor management.
• Industry Knowledge: A strong preference for candidates with experience in the Maritime or Oil & Gas sectors, including an understanding of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with security product management and a proven track record of managing outsourced SOC providers.
• Compliance Frameworks: Deep familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and general risk assessment methodologies.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical vulnerabilities into actionable business risks for non-technical stakeholders.

What You'll Get in Return

Our client is offering a senior-level position within a critical infrastructure environment, providing:

• Impact: The authority to shape the security culture and technical roadmap of a major regional player.
• Stability: A long-term career path within the thriving Abu Dhabi energy and maritime ecosystem.
• Collaborative Culture: A professional environment that values technical expertise and proactive problem-solving.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive package commensurate with a leadership role in the UAE market.

What You Need to Do Now

If you are a security professional with the technical depth and leadership experience required for this role, click 'apply now' to submit your up-to-date CV.