Information Security Expert

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD); Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) seeks an experienced Information Security Manager to lead and develop the organization’s information security program in line with UAE standards. You will oversee enterprise-wide policy creation, governance, training, and ensure security clauses in contracts across the agency.

Responsibilities include coordinating risk assessments with the Risk Manager, monitoring policy compliance, and ensuring service continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security/ IT/ IT Management or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience in information security; at least 4 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage enterprise wide information security policy, plans and procedures in line with Abu Dhabi Government guidelines and regulations.
• Monitor policy compliance and take actions based on Information Security Committee directions.
• Evaluate existing systems and respond to internet-wide security threats for local systems.
• Plan and coordinate information security risk assessments and mitigations with the Risk Manager.
• Communicate and escalate information security matters to the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Prepare service continuity policies and monitor implementation of the plan to protect information in case of disaster.
• Deliver information security awareness, training and communication across EAD.
• Ensure contracts include relevant information security policy clauses.

Skills

Information security

Policy development

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/ IT/ IT Management

Job description

Manage and develop the Information security management function in line with the UAE Information Assurance Standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the implementation of enterprise wide information security policy, plans and procedures in line with Abu Dhabi Government guidelines and regulations, while leading regular review, upgrading and further developments in accord with the latest technology trends.
• Monitor the compliance of the policies and take appropriate actions based on directions of Information security Committee.
• Evaluate the existing systems and respond to internet-wide security threats in relation to local systems to safeguard and protect EAD's information.
• Plan and coordinate information security risk assessment and risk mitigation implementation in coordination with EAD's Risk Manager.
• Ensure communication and escalation of information security matters to Chief Information Security Officer .
• Prepare service continuity policies and processes and monitor implementation of service continuity plan to ensure EAD's information is protected in the case of a disaster.
• Deliver information security awareness, training and communication across EAD to ensure adherence to required standards.
• Ensure that all EAD contracts incorporate relevant clauses with respect to information security policy.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security/ Information Technology / Information Technology Management or any related specialization.

Experience Required:

From 8to 15 years of experience in the relevant field; 4 years of which in a managerial position is recommended.