Information Security Manager

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Nair Systems is seeking an Information Security Manager for our UAE operations to lead governance, risk and regulatory compliance across banking and financial platforms.

The role requires 10–12 years of related experience, strong communication with senior non-technical users, and hands-on UAE IA/NESA, PCI DSS and regulatory assessments to ensure secure, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• CISM/CRISC and CISA/CISSP certifications are preferred.
• 10–12 years of senior Information/Cyber Security experience in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Information Security governance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Oversee UAE IA/NESA implementation, assessments and policy alignment.
• Manage PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, VAPT and regulatory security assessments.
• Coordinate remediation of audit findings with multiple stakeholders.
• Act as information security lead for major technology and cloud projects.

Skills

Information security concepts

Communication with non-technical users

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISM/ CRISC

CISA/CISSP certification

Job description

Nair Systems is currently looking for Information Security - Manager our UAE operations with the following terms & conditions.

Education Level Required

• Bachelor's 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 10-12 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