Senior Cyber Risk & Governance Lead – RAK

HumanImpact (Hi); Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapid-growing government entity is seeking a Senior Cyber Security and IT Risks Analyst to lead the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks. This position requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and compliance with regional regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience in both banking and public sectors. The role is based in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, and offers a dynamic environment focused on cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in banking/financial institutions and 3+ years in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of cyber risk frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27005.
• Familiarity with cloud security and data protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments across business units.
• Coordinate with ERM teams to integrate cybersecurity risks.
• Draft and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Skills

Risk Management

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Security

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

PCI-DSS

AWS

Azure

Job description

A rapid-growing government entity is seeking a Senior Cyber Security and IT Risks Analyst to lead the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks. This position requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and compliance with regional regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience in both banking and public sectors. The role is based in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, and offers a dynamic environment focused on cybersecurity operations.