Senior Specialist - IT Security

Qatar National Bank (QNB)

Doha, Qatar

Ref: GP735-156

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The role has the primary responsibility of protecting QNBs critical information assets and implementing adequate and cost-effective controls to counter the risk of information loss, theft and unavailability.

The successful candidate will design and implement security best practices across all departments. You will assume primary responsibility for securing and managing the security controls for critical banking and infrastructure applications and processes in the environment including core banking, internet banking, email, remote access and network access. You will perform periodic risk assessments and technical vulnerability assessments.

You will review and analyse security log monitoring reports, analyse security incidents, creating incident response plans, detailed incident reports, and recommend suitable corrective and preventive actions. In addition, you will implement industry standards and best practices like ISO 27001, ISO 31000, PCI DSS, COBIT.

Requirements

You will demonstrate a minimum of 5 - 7 years experience in a major bank of which at least 3 years experience in the total scope of information security. You will possess a Bachelor/ Master's Degree preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related subjects in addition to a professional certification such as CISSP, GSEC, CISA.

About the Company

QNB Group is the biggest bank in Qatar, and a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa is hiring.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies now extends to more than 30 countries across 3 continents, providing a comprehensive range of products and services. The total number of staff is more than 28,000 operating from over 1200 locations.

QNB will assist you to take charge of your career with rich and varied opportunities to experience different parts of our global business and develop a valuable portfolio of skills and knowledge.

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