Senior Authorization Specialist

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP271-802

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development

Company Industry
Construction

Job purpose

Ensuring that an organization's operations comply with established policies and regulations. Overseeing and managing the authorization processes, which include granting or denying access to systems, data, or resources based on established criteria. Contribute to the overall security and compliance efforts of the organization, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to critical assets.

Key accountability areas

Policy development and implementation:

Develop, update, and implement authorization policies and procedures in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to the organization's authorization policies.

Authorization process management:

Oversee the entire authorization lifecycle, from user onboarding to access modification and offboarding.

Collaborate with IT and security teams to establish and maintain robust access control systems.

Risk assessment and mitigation:

Conduct risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in the authorization process.

Implement measures to mitigate risks and strengthen the overall security posture.

Compliance monitoring:

Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies as well as external regulations.

Conduct regular audits to ensure that authorization activities align with established standards.

Training and awareness:

Provide training to employees on proper authorization procedures and security best practices.

Raise awareness about the importance of authorization in maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

Incident response:

Develop and implement incident response plans related to unauthorized access or breaches in the authorization system.

Investigate and report on security incidents, taking corrective actions as necessary.

Documentation and reporting:

Maintain detailed records of authorization activities, changes, and incidents.

Generate regular reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and compliance metrics.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure a holistic approach to authorization and security.

Work with external auditors to facilitate compliance assessments.

Continuous improvement:

Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in the authorization workflow.

Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the organization's authorization practices.

Emergency response:

Develop and participate in emergency response plans related to security incidents.

Coordinate with relevant teams to address and contain security breaches.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:

Training of subordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.

Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.

Delegate subordinates in each respective assignment.

Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.

Delivery:

Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.

Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.

Provide a periodic report detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.

Business process improvements:

Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Safety:

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in computer science

Work experience

5 to 10 years

Technical / functional competencies

Authentication/authorization

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.

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