Banking Information Security Governance Leader

VAM Systems Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems Inc. is seeking an Information Security - Manager for its UAE operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP certifications, with 10–12 years in the field.

The candidate will oversee governance, policy development, and major security projects across banking systems in the UAE. Responsibilities include managing PCI DSS, SWIFT, CSP, VAPT, and regulatory assessments, remediating audit findings, and coordinating with IT, risk, and external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CISM/ CRISC CISA/CISSP certification
• 10-12 years experience in related industry

Responsibilities

• Lead information security within banking/financial sector with regulatory exposure.
• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance including risk registers and policy alignment.
• Hands-on UAE IA/NESA implementations and assessments.
• Manage PCI DSS, SWIFT, CSP, VAPT and regulatory/security assessments.
• Remediate audit findings and coordinate with PMO, IT, risk, and external parties.
• Act as information security lead for major tech projects across cloud, apps, and infra.

Skills

Information security

Cyber security governance

Policy development

Communication with nontechnical users

Adaptability to IT landscape

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

VAM Systems Inc. is seeking an Information Security - Manager for its UAE operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP certifications, with 10–12 years in the field.

The candidate will oversee governance, policy development, and major security projects across banking systems in the UAE. Responsibilities include managing PCI DSS, SWIFT, CSP, VAPT, and regulatory assessments, remediating audit findings, and coordinating with IT, risk, and external parties.