Information Security Manager NESA- Banking

VAM Systems Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems Inc. is seeking an Information Security Manager to lead information security program delivery in UAE operations. The role requires 10–12 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and certifications such as CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across banking and financial systems. The candidate will manage UAE IA/NESA implementations and coordinate with IT, Risk, Audit, and Compliance to ensure policy alignment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• CISM/CRISC/CISA/CISSP certifications preferred.
• 10–12 years of information security/cyber security experience with managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead information security governance, risk, and compliance programs.
• Oversee UAE IA/NESA implementations, assessments, and policy alignment.
• Manage audits, regulatory findings, and remediation efforts.
• Act as information security lead for major tech, cloud, and infra projects.
• Coordinate with IT, Risk, Audit, Compliance, PMO and external parties.

Skills

Information security

NESA compliance

Policy development

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

We are 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