Senior Infosec Specialist

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is looking for a passionate Senior Information Security Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and monitoring a comprehensive enterprise information security risk management program, ensuring the protection of digital assets. Your expertise will guide the creation and enforcement of security policies and standards while delivering incident management plans and aligning security programs with industry standards. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and excellence in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and information security roles.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor comprehensive cybersecurity risk management programs.
• Implement and improve security policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Policy Development

Incident Management

Security Documentation

Information Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ISO 27001 Standards

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Job description

If you are a self-motivated individual passionate about cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at CyberGate Defense.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Specialist

Job Description: CyberGate Defense, a leading cybersecurity company, is seeking a Senior Infosec role with 6 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and monitoring a strategic comprehensive enterprise information/cybersecurity risk management program including strategy, policies, standards, processes, and guidelines to ensure the protection of the organization's digital and data assets. You will create, maintain, and publish up-to-date information security policies, standards, and guidelines that are communicated across the organization.

Requirements:

1. Responsible for implementing and continually improving policies and procedures.
2. Highlighting the management issues of performance and opportunities for improvement in relation to Information Security domains and associated services.
3. Ability to plan and execute new information security product deployments enterprise-wide.
4. Implement security improvements by assessing the current environment; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
5. Create, maintain, and enforce the Clients' security documents (policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures).
6. Oversee the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best practices.
7. Maintain client-facing security documentation ensuring its relevance and accuracy.
8. Deliver work streams for clients in compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, UAE (IA), and ISR, NESA DESC.
9. Deliver beneficial security risk outcomes for clients in line with their business and risk appetite using the range of consulting capabilities.
10. Plan, organize, and conduct information assurance and accreditation of complex domain areas, cross-functional areas, and across the clients' supply chain.
11. Deliver incident management plans such as for disaster recovery and implement them for clients as required.
12. Contribute to the cybersecurity maturity efforts by aligning the information security program activities with industry standards.
13. Analyze requirements and design of clients' information security posture as well as Legal, Regulatory, and Scheme security requirements and translate risk requirements into technical control requirements and specifications.

Certification is required: any of the following:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional
• Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
• Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Required Experience: Senior IC