Job Description

Job Title: Information Security consultant -ISR ( Data Security)

Location: Dubai

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Implementing robust security measures to protect our sensitive data.
• Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations
•  Preparing the department's information security strategy and imposing information security directives as assigned.
•  Review information security policies and regulations in department and find the most appropriate ways and means
• Effectiveness to protect the systems, networks, programs and data of the Department.
•  Developing, documenting and implementing information security programs in the department, in addition to follow-up and risk assessment processes.
• Application of information security vulnerabilities tests on the internal systems and the extent to which the department's employees are aware of security risks
• Information and analysis of external threats and security checks.
•  Determine the minimum technical and operational requirements for information security management at the mandatory level of systems
• Information and work on updating and reviewing the periodic operational plan for information security in the Department.
•  Conduct continuous assessment and review of information risks to ensure adequate protection of information systems and monitor
• Security trends and legislation in the field of electronic protection.
• Studying and conducting the necessary research on electronic security standards and systems and applying regional best practices

•  Coordinating and meeting with the Information Technology Department to identify internal gaps and risks related to the safety of using Internet in the circuit.
• Planning and designing the security infrastructure for any project or information technology system.
• Develop and implement a list of information security incident detection, reporting and response.
• Develop an Incident Response System to contain, investigate and prevent security breaches.
•  Report any breach or violation of the policy directly to the General Manager for disciplinary and corrective action.Occasion.
• Submitting annual reports to the Director General regarding the effectiveness of the information security program, including improvement measures.
•  Discover and monitor information security costs and budget estimates.
• Preparing awareness workshops, training courses and initiatives on information security and risks.
• Work with all suppliers and external parties to improve information security measures and systems.
• Performing other tasks required by the direct manager in the same field of work only.

Qualification & Certifications:

• Master's degree or its equivalent in the field of information security or information technology.
• 10 - 12 years experience in the field of information security
• An accredited specialized certificate in information security, such as: CISSP Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) ,CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Other skills required:

• For inquiries received from employees in the department and outside, and analysis and interpretation of reports and documents. 
•  Excellent skill in Arabic and English in terms of reading, writing and speaking, the ability to respond to.
•  Advanced skill in using Microsoft Office, GRP, search engines and the Internet
• Familiarity with information security policies and systems
• Research and analysis skills