Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist at FinDigit

FinDigit; Manama; On-site; BHD 3,900 - 7,800; Full time

Job summary

FinDigit is seeking a Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist in Manama for an on-site, full-time role. The position emphasizes monitoring threats, vulnerability assessments, policy updates, and collaboration with IT and development teams to embed secure practices.

The ideal candidate holds a IT degree with professional security certifications, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. The role includes contract engagement and local on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology.
• Professional certificate in information security or Professional certification in information security audit.
• Ability to vaticinator potential threats based on current trends in cybersecurity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across systems, networks, applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing with corrective actions.
• Update security policies, procedures, and standards per best practices and regs.
• Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM.
• Investigate and remediate breaches, incidents, root-cause analysis.
• Support risk assessments and audits (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote security culture.
• Collaborate with IT and dev teams to embed secure coding and configs.
• Stay current with threats, vulnerabilities, tools, and tech.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in information technology

Professional certificate in information security

Professional certification in information security audit

Threat trend analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist at FinDigit in Manama, B13, BH. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Duties

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents across systems, networks, and applications.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve security policies, procedures, and standards in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.
• Investigate and remediate security breaches, incidents, or anomalies, including root cause analysis.
• Support risk assessments and audit activities, including internal reviews and external compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote a strong security culture across the organization.
• Work with IT and development teams to embed secure coding and system configurations from the start.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, tools, and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology
• Professional certificate in information security or Professional certification in information security audit
• Ability to vaticinator potential threats based on current trends in cybersecurity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Join us in our mission to protect our digital landscape while advancing your career in cybersecurity! Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: BD350.000 - BD700.000 per month Work Location: In person