Information Security - Manager - Banking

Nair Systems LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nair Systems LLC in the UAE seeks an Information Security Manager to lead our information security program across banking and finance, focusing on governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10–12 years of related experience, UAE IA/NESA familiarity, and certifications such as CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP, with strong communication to senior non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of information/cyber security experience
• Strong governance, controls, risk assessment and compliance exposure
• Hands-on UAE IA/NESA implementation and policy alignment
• Experience with PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, VAPT and regulatory assessments
• Certificate holders preferred: CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP

Responsibilities

• Lead information security governance, risk management and policy development
• Oversee PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, VAPT and regulatory assessments
• Remediate audit/regulatory findings with closure validation
• Act as information security lead for technology projects
• Coordinate with IT, Risk, Audit, Compliance, PMO and external parties
• Collaborate ensuring UAE IA/NESA alignment

Skills

InfoSec knowledge

NESA requirements

Policy development

Communication skills

Adaptability

Project multitasking

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISM/ CRISC CISA/CISSP certifications

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