Information Security Specialist

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-6396

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

You will analyse existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements.

Client Details

A prominent, leading organisation in the region.

Description

* Contribute to the cybersecurity maturity efforts through aligning the information security program activities with industry standards.
* Contribute to the development of an enhanced incident response program including response to escalations from SOC, incident investigation, tracking and reporting.
* Perform industry standard security risk reviews and validate, test, and report on the effectiveness of information security controls.
* Perform technical testing including infrastructure, system and application vulnerability testing and penetration testing and produce clear reports on vulnerabilities and risks
* Lead or contribute to vulnerability management program.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders on key security initiatives.
* Lead security awareness training initiatives including phishing simulations.
* Manage and administrate security tools operated by the Information Security Group
* Produce effective reporting to management and stakeholders on security risks.
* Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging threat landscape.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary with family benefits such as schooling assistance on offer for the right candidate.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Enterprise/Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.
* Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security.
* Strong experience in reviewing existing security landscape and recommending improvements.
* Requires experience in both technical and compliance skills sets.
* CISSP, GCFA, GNFA or any relevant certification or Software experience is a plus.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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