JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Key Accountabilities
• Serve as the Information Security subject matter expert.
• Development and maintenance of effective Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
• Define, create and maintain the documentation for certification and accreditation of each information system in accordance with regulatory requirements (PCI, ISO etc.)
• Maintain the Security Awareness Program
• Responsible for Incident management – reporting and process
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals responsible for user security and access controls to review levels of access.
• Maintain strong understanding of technology used to support Information Security initiatives (network/system scanners, Firewalls, Internet/Email Filtering, Encryption, Anti-malware, Network Access Control, and Identity Management … etc.)
• Review systems in order to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to mitigate vulnerabilities, implement changes and document upgrades
• Applicant must exercise strict confidentiality in daily operations.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Information Security, computer science or a closely related field.
• Five to seven years of Information Security experience with 2 years of experience with similar responsibilities.
• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or GIAC) or the ability to gain a certification within 6 months of hire.
• Because of the constant developing nature of information systems and cyberattacks, must be committed to continuous learning and system development.
• Knowledge of Financial Services industry.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:
- Banking & Finance
- Human Resources
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Architecture & Engineering
