Information Security Consultant - Banking Penetration Testing

Allegis Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP602-1264

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

One of the leading banks in the UAE are looking for an innovative Information Security professional to join a high-calibre team in Dubai. The team have a number of projects relating to mobile and application security and the position will focus on Penetration Testing within these areas.

Working as part of the wider Operational Risk division, the team will be responsible for designing & implementing a comprehensive operational risk management framework that is structured to identify, measure, monitor and control operational risk exposures.

Other responsibilities include:
- To identify & study the security architecture of applications, operating systems and network devices for security vulnerabilities
- Help define the Group-wide information security standards as well as review IT Security architecture
- Help evaluate and suggest new products and enhance the present infrastructure and technology environment
- Provide an expert IT Security advisory service within the bank
- To support and implement Groups requirement on ISO/PCI-DSS compliance

Requirements

The candidate will play a key role in the implementation of an IT security management framework for all business units and subsidiaries of the bank. The specific focus for this individual will be the IT security relating to some key application and mobile projects so relevant experience in performing similar application and mobile penetration testing is required.

Due to the nature of the work being performed, candidates should have experience working within heavily governed and regulated environments, with some exposure to financial services/banking environments required.

To aid the documentation and communication of threats, vulnerabilities and general information security findings, candidates should have excellent communication skills in English, and should be confident managers of senior stakeholders.

About the Company

Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.

Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.

With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.

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