Information Security - Manager - NESA- Banking

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to oversee our UAE operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in information security within the banking and financial sector, coupled with strong governance and compliance skills. This role is critical to ensure the protection of sensitive information and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strong Information Security experience within the banking/financial sector, essential for exposure to various banking systems and regulatory requirements.
• Approximately 10-12 years of relevant Information/Cyber Security experience, with managerial responsibilities.
• Governance and Risk Compliance (GRC) experience covering policies, standards, risk assessments, risk registers, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with UAE Information Assurance (IA)/NESA, including implementation, assessments, and policy/control alignment.
• Management of PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) and regulatory/security assessments.
• Proven track record in managing audit/regulatory findings through appropriate remediation and validated closure.
• Act as the Information Security lead for significant technology, digital, cloud, infrastructure, and application projects.
• Ability to manage multiple security/regulatory projects concurrently and coordinate effectively with IT, business, risk, audit, compliance, PMO, and external parties.
• Maintain and implement information security policies in line with NESA requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, and/or CISSP are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of information security and technology infrastructure.
• Experience with NESA requirements implementation and policy development.
• Creative thinking ability to explore alternative solutions and conceptual frameworks for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to senior non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving IT landscape and stay updated with the latest security technologies.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities for managing various concurrent projects and prioritizing demands effectively.

Terms and Conditions

• Joining time frame: 30 Days.