Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Dubai Corporation For Ambulance Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Corporation For Ambulance Services is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to develop and oversee the corporate information security strategy in alignment with UAE regulations. The role includes establishing policies, risk management, IAM controls, encryption, and vendor contract requirements across the organization.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in information security or a related field with extensive experience in information security, governance, risk, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information security or related field with at least 6 years in info security.
• Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field with at least 8 years of experience in information security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the corporate cybersecurity strategy and KPIs.
• Update policies and programs per gov regulations.
• Define stakeholder roles for cybersecurity controls.
• Manage cybersecurity risks across corporate assets.
• Conduct risk assessments before major tech changes.
• Document cybersecurity requirements for external applications.
• Document IAM requirements for user identities and access.
• Document backup management and information encryption needs.
• Incorporate cybersecurity requirements into contracts with service providers.

Education

Master’s Degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Job description

• Develop and enhance the corporate Cybersecurity Strategy and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in alignment with the applicable legislation and regulations of the Government of Dubai and the UAE.
• Develop and update corporate cybersecurity policies, methodologies, and programs in accordance with the approved cybersecurity frameworks and standards of the Government of Dubai and the UAE.
• Define and periodically review the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in implementing cybersecurity controls across the corporate environment.
• Manage cybersecurity risks through a systematic approach to protect the corporate information and technology assets, in compliance with approved policies, procedures, and applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for technology projects and prior to implementing any major changes to the technology infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain, and document cybersecurity requirements to protect corporate external smart applications against cyber threats.
• Develop, maintain, and document cybersecurity requirements for identity and access management (IAM), including user identities, system access, and access privileges across the corporate environment.
• Develop, maintain, and document cybersecurity requirements for backup management and information encryption within the corporate environment.
• Develop, maintain, and document cybersecurity requirements to be incorporated into contracts and agreements with external entities and service providers engaged by the department.

• Master's Degree: Minimum 6 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree: Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.