Information Security Specialist

Linum Consult

Doha, Qatar

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Ref: NP227-563

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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Linum Consult’s client is currently in the process of expanding and is seeking an Information Security Specialist, to be based in their office in Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managing the company’s information security activities by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential security threats and vulnerabilities
• Protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company’s information assets
• Regularly checking and analysing security logs and alerts from various security tools and systems, and identifying and responding to any suspicious activities or potential security incidents
• Ensuring that all security controls are properly configured and operationally applicable. Updating security systems to protect against vulnerabilities
• Developing a schedule for regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing, identifying and prioritising critical systems and data for assessment
• Collaborating with senior management and other stakeholders to develop strategies to mitigate identified risks
• Providing guidance and training for junior colleagues
• Monitoring the financial performance and ensuring all activities are carried out within approved guidelines

Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role, with the last 3 years in positions of management/leadership
• Strong understanding of information security
• Fluent in spoken and written English, with any Arabic language skills an advantage
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills
• Previous experience of working in Qatar and/or other Gulf countries

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.

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