Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist

Client of Global Human Capital Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Human Capital Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist in Dubai to assess and mitigate risks, develop security policies, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

You will collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into the SDLC, conduct risk assessments, monitor controls, and respond to incidents with timely resolutions. Strong communication skills for non-technical stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential cybersecurity threats and weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines to protect organizational assets.
• Monitor and audit security controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into the system development lifecycle.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations on cybersecurity risks and compliance status.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Risk & Governance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential cybersecurity threats and weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines to protect organizational assets.
• Monitor and audit security controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into the system development lifecycle.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations on cybersecurity risks and compliance status.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices. A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks is essential. The ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders is highly valued.