Cyber Security Specialist

Blake Anderson

UAE

Ref: KP429-129

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Information/Cyber Security Specialist - Threat, Risk and Information Security- Dubai, AED 60k- AED 80K per month+Benefits

Clients is a one of the leading bank of GCC is currently looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to lead their cyber security division and advise them on innovative security services, latest trends and cyber security policies.

Responsibilities:
- Assess the firm's exposure to potential cyber threats by identifying and assessing key cyber security risk scenarios.
- Analyse the bank's defense capabilities against these threats and ensure that cross-functional mitigation activities are initiated and executed.
- Oversee the collection and processing of cyber threat intelligence ensuring that (1) the bank has access to relevant cyber intelligence information and that (2) the information is timely provided to the relevant functions and (3) required mitigation activities are executed.
- Establish and maintain strong links within the industry to ensure that Information Security related industry news and regulatory developments are embedded.
- Participate to the management of information & cyber security incidents including escalation to crisis management committees.

Requirements

- Substantial experience within Information Technology, ideally in the Financial Industry, with a particular focus and practical experience on Cyber Security e.g. risk mgmt., project mgmt., and security operations.
- Ability to engage, consultant & advise client stakeholders on how to respond to threats & Cyber risks.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders, relating to Cyber Security policies, frameworks & systems.
- A Solid understanding of Cyber defence, Information Technology, Information Security Frameworks, Risk Management and IT Security.
- Analysed Information & Cyber Security Risk issues and their business impact.
- Relevant industry accreditation would be extremely beneficial the likes of CISSP, CISM, CISA ISO 27001, ITIL etc.
- Able to set up operational models for security technologies including organisation, operational process and key performance indicators

About the Company

Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.

We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.

With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.

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