Engineer - Data Security, Privacy, Governance and Compliance

Times World Information Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Timesworld is seeking a seasoned Data Security Engineer in Dubai to strengthen privacy governance and compliance across platforms, client projects and internal operations. The role blends hands-on security work with policy development, risk assessment and regulatory support.

You will implement controls, perform risk assessments, embed privacy requirements in design, and coordinate audits with internal teams and clients. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in data security, with exposure to privacy, governance and compliance.
• Practical experience with identity and access management, database security, encryption, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Working knowledge of data protection principles, ISO 27001 and data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls across databases, applications, cloud environments and data pipelines.
• Establish data classification, access control, encryption, retention and secure disposal practices.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments, identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Embed privacy and security requirements into system design, development and deployment.
• Maintain data inventories, processing records, data flow maps and governance documentation.
• Support compliance with UAE PDPL, GDPR and India's DPDPA.
• Support ISO 27001 controls, internal reviews, client assessments and audits.
• Monitor security events and vulnerabilities; investigate incidents and coordinate remediation.
• Assess third-party security and privacy practices and review data processing agreements.
• Collaborate with technical, business and client teams to promote responsible data handling.

Skills

Data security

Privacy governance

Risk assessment

Compliance support

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security

Computer science

Information technology

Tools

IAM

Database security

Encryption

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

ISO 27001 controls

Job description

Department Projects Job Type Permanent Location Dubai

Timesworld is seeking an experienced engineer to strengthen data security privacy governance and compliance across our platforms client projects and internal operations The role combines hands-on technical implementation with policy development risk assessment and compliance support

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls across databases applications cloud environments and data pipelines
• Establish data classification access control encryption retention and secure disposal practices
• Conduct security and privacy risk assessments identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions
• Embed privacy and security requirements into system design development and deployment
• Maintain data inventories processing records data flow maps and governance documentation
• Support compliance with applicable data protection requirements including UAE PDPL GDPR and India s DPDPA
• Support ISO 27001 controls internal reviews client assessments and certification audits
• Monitor security events and vulnerabilities investigate incidents and coordinate response and remediation
• Assess third-party security and privacy practices and support reviews of data processing arrangements
• Work with technical business and client teams to promote responsible data handling

Bachelor s degree in information security, computer science, information technology or a related discipline. At least 5 years of relevant experience in data security, with demonstrated exposure to privacy, governance and compliance. Practical experience with identity and access management, database security, encryption, vulnerability management and security monitoring. Working knowledge of data protection principles, ISO 27001 and data governance frameworks. Experience implementing controls in cloud and on-premises environments. Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills.

Preferred

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDMP or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Experience supporting enterprise platforms, government projects or environments handling sensitive personal data.