Cyber Security Advisor

Obrela; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and respectful environment

Continuous coaching and training

Career development and international/m

Job summary

Obrela is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor to lead high-quality information security services for clients across Europe, the Middle East and beyond. You will design and implement security controls, lead audits, and guide resilience and risk management initiatives.

The role requires MSc in Information Security, relevant certifications, strong English, and travel for onsite engagements in Europe and the Middle East.

Qualifications

• MSc in Information Security is highly valued.
• Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
• Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, ISO 27001 LA, CISM, CISA) are highly valued.
• 3 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implements security controls and standards platforms.
• Oversee Information Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and implementation guidelines for clients.
• Lead Information Security Audits to identify inadequate or missing controls.
• Lead business resilience programs for IT Disaster Recovery, Continuity and Crisis Management.
• Lead Compliance Assessments against ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR and local regulations.
• Lead Risk Management engagements ensuring risks are identified and managed.
• Engage in Information Security professional services such as CSOC consultations.
• Lead execution of Information Security Training and Awareness programs.
• Maintain awareness of contemporary practices and provide interpretation to leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Education

MSc in Information Security

Bachelor in IT/Computer Engineering

Security Certifications (CISSP, ISO 27001 LA, CISM, CISA)

Job description

The Cyber Security Advisor is responsible for leading high-quality information security services for clients in Greece, Europe, the Southern Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. The Cyber Security Advisor leads, a multidisciplinary range of services in the fields of Cybersecurity Programs implementation, Information Security Frameworks Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management to ensure that the clients’ security objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and implements security controls and standards platforms.
• Contributes and oversees the development of Information Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, Policy Implementation Guidelines etc. for clients in order to ensure that top management security objectives as well as legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements are met.
• Leads Information Security Audits to clients/ suppliers of our clients in order to identify inadequate and/or missing security controls.
• Leads the design and implementation of business resilience programs to improve IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
• Leads Compliance Assessments to clients, against Information Security Policies & International Standards (i.e., ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR etc.) and local cyber security regulations in order to assess the compliance level of a client against a defined set of security requirements as dictated by Security Policies, Standards, Regulations etc.
• Leads Risk Management engagements for our clients ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and managed appropriately.
• Engages in various Information Security professional services, i.e. CSOC consultation.
• Leads the execution Information Security Training & Awareness Programs in order to increase awareness of attendees.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of contemporary practices, procedures and methods and provision of suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the Organization in order to ensure the Information Security level of our company on high levels.

Requirements

• MSc in Information Security (highly valued).
• Bachelor degree in the field of Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
• Security Certifications (i.e. Cloud related, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA, CISM, CISA) are highly valued.
• 3 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English, Arabic will be considered a plus.
• A committed, self-motivated, open-minded, result-driven and inspiring personality.
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize, organize a complex workload and work well under pressure.
• Ability to travel for onsite engagements in Europe and the Middle East.

Benefits

• Dynamic and respectful environment – our people are the core of our business, we value each and every individual and support initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.
• Continuous coaching – work with passionate people and receive both theoretical as well as hands-on training.
• Career development. Expand your career internationally and work alongside knowledgeable people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• A competitive compensation package dependent upon your experience and qualifications. We’re focused on rewarding efforts. Our salaries and benefits package will keep you motivated throughout your career.