Information Security Governance Manager- Banking

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

We are currently looking for Information Security - Manager our UAE operations with the following terms & conditions.

Education Level Required:

Bachelors degree

Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:

CISM/ CRISC CISA/CISSP certification

Experience:

10 - 12 years experience in related industry

Skills Required for the Job:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of information security and technology infrastructure.

In-depth experiences in NESA requirements Implementation

In-depth experiences in developing information security policies in line with NESA Requirements

Creative thinking able to look at alternatives and consider new ways building a conceptual framework on solving the problem.

Great communication skills. Should be able to communicate with senior nontechnical users without using technical language.

Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies.

Multi-tasking can manage several concurrent projects and prioritize demands.

Responsibilities

Strong Information Security experience within the banking/financial sector this is a key requirement considering the exposure needed to various banking systems regulatory requirements and the volume of concurrent activities.

Around 1012 years of relevant Information/Cyber Security experience with appropriate Manager-level responsibilities.

Strong Information Security Governance/GRC experience covering policies standards risk assessments risk registers risk acceptance/exceptions and compliance.

Hands-on experience with UAE IA/NESA including implementation assessments and policy/control alignment.

Experience managing PCI DSS SWIFT CSP VAPT and regulatory/security assessments.

Proven experience managing audit/regulatory findings through remediation and validated closure.

Experience acting as the Information Security lead for major technology digital cloud infrastructure and application projects.

Ability to manage multiple security/regulatory projects simultaneously and coordinate effectively with IT Business Risk Audit Compliance PMO and external parties.

Relevant professional certification(s) preferably CISM CRISC CISA and/or CISSP.

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: 30 Days

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time