Senior Information Security & Risk Lead

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced information security professional to implement and monitor security policies, controls, and data protection measures across IT systems and projects.

You will assess risks, respond to incidents, oversee access controls and encryption, and drive security awareness and reporting to stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information security, cybersecurity or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience in information security or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor information security policies and controls.
• Identify and assess information security risks and mitigation measures.
• Review IT systems to ensure security compliance and data protection.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and investigations.
• Review access privileges and encryption and backup controls.
• Provide security awareness training and advisory guidance.
• Prepare periodic security reports and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident response

Security governance

Data protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, information security, cybersecurity or equivalent

Job description

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced information security professional to implement and monitor security policies, controls, and data protection measures across IT systems and projects.

You will assess risks, respond to incidents, oversee access controls and encryption, and drive security awareness and reporting to stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.