Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. A minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience in Information Security, GRC, or Cyber Security is required. Experience in regulated industries like Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, or Healthcare is preferred.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Software & Internet Services
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Reporting to
Head of Information Security (CISO)
Job summary
Seeking an experienced Information Security Administrator to support and strengthen its Information Security function. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering day-to-day information security operations, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, managing security policies and standards, and supporting risk management initiatives across the organization.
Working closely with the Head of Information Security (CISO), the role will collaborate with an internal Information Security team and a Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) partner to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets while maintaining compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
Key responsibilities
Information security operations
Administer and oversee daily Information Security operations across the organization.
Coordinate with the internal Information Security team and Managed SOC partner to monitor, assess, and respond to security events.
Support incident management, vulnerability remediation, and security monitoring activities.
Ensure effective implementation of security controls across IT infrastructure and business applications.
Governance, risk & compliance (GRC)
Support and maintain the organization’s Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework.
Conduct security risk assessments and monitor mitigation plans.
Manage third-party/vendor security risk assessments and compliance reviews.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Support audit activities and closure of audit findings.
Policy & documentation management
Draft, review, update, and maintain Information Security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure documentation remains aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
Promote awareness and adherence to Information Security policies across the organization.
Security governance & compliance
Participate in Information Security governance initiatives.
Support data protection and privacy-related projects.
Assist in AI governance and emerging technology security initiatives.
Monitor compliance with established security frameworks and regulatory obligations.
Risk management
Identify, assess, and monitor information security risks.
Recommend appropriate security controls to mitigate identified risks.
Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery governance activities.
Participate in Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and continuity planning exercises.
Stakeholder collaboration
Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Application, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Business teams to implement security controls.
Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, consultants, and third-party vendors as required.
Provide Information Security guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders.
Continuous improvement
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
Recommend improvements to security processes, controls, and governance practices.
Support security awareness initiatives and contribute to building a security-focused culture.
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in:
Information Security
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Engineering
Or a related discipline.
Professional certifications (preferred)
Candidates holding one or more of the following certifications will be preferred:
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIA Security+
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Advantage)
Experience
5–6 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or Cyber Security.
Experience working within regulated industries such as Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, or Healthcare is preferred.
Experience supporting Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) environments is an advantage.
Technical skills
Information Security Governance
Risk Assessment & Risk Management
IT Governance & Compliance
Security Policy Development
Third-Party Risk Management
Information Security Audits
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security Incident Coordination
Data Protection & Privacy
Security Documentation & SOP Development
Regulatory Compliance
AI Governance Awareness
Vulnerability Management
Security Control Assessment
Key competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
High attention to detail and documentation skills.
Strong understanding of security governance principles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to security improvement.
Preferred candidate profile
Candidates with experience in the following environments will be preferred:
Insurance
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare
Large Enterprise IT Environments
Information Security Governance & Compliance
Managed Security Services (SOC)
About the Company
Staff Connect is the rapidly developing best IT outsourcing company in UAE. We offer to our respective clients the best possible service like sourcing services for permanent, temporary, and agreement-based recruitment. Since commencing conductions, the entities have seen fast development achieved solely through firm business rapports and deliver reliable and meaningful services to our clients.
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