Information Security Manager | Nair Systems LLC | UAE

Nair Systems LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nair Systems LLC in the UAE is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and NESA compliance for enterprise banking environments. You will define security policies, supervise incident response, and elevate data protection and regulatory adherence across complex IT systems.

The role requires 8+ years in information security, hands-on NESA framework implementation, and strong collaboration with IT and compliance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or IT risk management.
• Hands-on expertise implementing and managing NESA compliance frameworks.
• Experience in banking/regulated sectors.
• Proficiency in SIEM, firewall hardening, and endpoint protection.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and audit management abilities.
• Excellent English communication and ability to engage executives.
• Willingness for permanent operations in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce comprehensive information security policies and data protection standards across enterprise systems.
• Lead NESA compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Protect core banking infrastructure and data pipelines from threats.
• Oversee vulnerability management, pen-testing schedules, and remediation.
• Manage SOC operations, threat intelligence, and incident triage.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for cloud and on-prem deployments.
• Collaborate with IT operations, software development, and compliance leadership.
• Prepare governance reports, risk assessments, and audit documentation.

Skills

Information security management

Regulatory compliance

Banking security

SIEM & firewall hardening

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Executive communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Endpoint protection

Job description

Position Summary

Nair Systems LLC is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Information Security Manager with extensive professional experience in cybersecurity management, information security governance, and risk mitigation within regulated enterprise environments to join our technology team on a full-time permanent basis in the UAE. In this critical cybersecurity leadership role, you will be responsible for defining security policies, overseeing NESA compliance frameworks, securing core banking systems, and managing end-to-end information security operations. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in information security frameworks, regulatory compliance (NESA), banking domain security, vulnerability management, and threat mitigation to deliver uncompromised data protection, system resilience, and regulatory adherence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive leadership visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional IT consulting and recruitment enterprise [cite: viji-vijayan].

Detailed Job Description

As an Information Security Manager supporting Nair Systems LLC in the UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and strategic ownership of cybersecurity posture, NESA compliance enforcement, security architecture reviews, and incident response readiness. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing enterprise security policies, conducting rigorous vulnerability assessments and penetration testing reviews, managing security operations centers (SOC), ensuring strict adherence to National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) standards, supporting banking domain security audits, and collaborating closely with cross-functional IT infrastructure and software engineering squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex cybersecurity vulnerabilities under strict regulatory standards. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by sending your updated resume via direct email to Mini Surendran at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with the mandatory NESA compliance and banking domain experience requirements [cite: viji-vijayan].

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and data protection standards across enterprise systems.
• Spearhead NESA (National Electronic Security Authority) compliance initiatives, security audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Protect core banking infrastructure, financial data pipelines, and transactional networks against advanced cyber threats.
• Oversee vulnerability management programs, penetration testing schedules, and timely remediation of security findings.
• Manage security monitoring, threat intelligence integration, and incident response triage in coordination with SOC teams.
• Conduct thorough security architecture reviews for new cloud and on-premise application deployments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional collaboration with IT operations, software development, and executive compliance leadership.
• Author meticulous security governance reports, risk assessment summaries, incident escalation logs, and audit documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline [cite: viji-vijayan].
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive professional experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or IT risk management.
• Mandatory hands-on professional expertise implementing and managing NESA compliance frameworks within enterprise environments [cite: viji-vijayan].
• Mandatory practical domain experience working within the banking, financial services, or highly regulated sectors [cite: viji-vijayan].
• Deep practical proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM), firewall hardening, and endpoint protection.
• Proven operational experience in vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response handling.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure enterprise environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong executive stakeholder presentation and audit management abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for permanent operations in the UAE [cite: viji-vijayan].

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Industry-recognized professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or GIAC accreditations.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier banking institutions, financial technology firms, or premier IT consulting enterprises.
• Advanced practical knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure) and containerization security practices.
• Experience managing security awareness training programs for enterprise staff.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Nair Systems LLC Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Division
• Contact Name: Mini Surendran (Talent Acquisition Management)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.nairsystems.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cybersecurity Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent UAE Security Leadership Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Engagement (UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip

• When applying for this Information Security Manager position at Nair Systems LLC, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your NESA compliance tenure and banking domain security portfolio [cite: viji-vijayan].