To safeguard the organization’s sensitive information by developing, implementing, and maintaining strong security and privacy controls. The role ensures compliance with data protection laws, reduces cybersecurity risks, and promotes safe data-handling practices across the organization.
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Job Description
- Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity.
- Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches.
- Maintain secure access controls and ensure proper user permission management.
- Develop and update privacy policies in alignment with laws such as UAE Data law, Dubai Data law, DESC security law, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
- Ensure data handling processes meet compliance requirements.
- Oversee data lifecycle practices, including data collection, usage, storage, and deletion.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems, software, or projects.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma Holder in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent.
- Preferred existing knowledge of Information Security.
- Ability to work both independently or as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional integrity.
- Organizational Commitment.
- Achievement Motivation.
- Flexibility.
Competencies
Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level 1 for Band 6, Level 2 for Band 5, Level 3 for Band 4, Level 4 for Band 3.
- Think strategically (Level 2 of 5)
- Achieve tangible results (Level 2 of 5)
- Lead breakthrough change (Level 2 of 5)
- Exceed customer expectations (Level 2 of 5)
- Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 2 of 5)
- Target win-win outcomes (Level 2 of 5)
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
