InfoSec Lead: ISO 27001 & PDPL Compliance

Virtu Thinko; Manama; Hybrid; BHD 5,600 - 8,900; Full time

Job summary

Virtu Thinko is seeking an information security and risk management professional to implement and maintain security controls across the IT infrastructure in Bahrain. The role includes conducting security audits, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with PDPL and related standards.

The candidate will drive ISO 27001 alignment, staff training, and incident response coordination. Responsibilities cover advisory, training, and regulatory interactions, with a focus on reducing operational risk

Qualifications

• Experience implementing information security controls across IT infrastructure.
• Familiar with risk assessment programs and audits.
• Knowledge of Bahrain PDPL and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining information security controls across IT infrastructure.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments.
• Lead ISO 27001 compliance initiatives and regulatory reviews.
• Provide expert risk management guidance to management and staff.
• Coordinate with regulators and internal stakeholders on security and compliance.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Security auditing

Incident response

Data privacy

Tools

HSM

Vulnerability scanning

Security monitoring

Job description

Virtu Thinko is seeking an information security and risk management professional to implement and maintain security controls across the IT infrastructure in Bahrain. The role includes conducting security audits, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with PDPL and related standards.

The candidate will drive ISO 27001 alignment, staff training, and incident response coordination. Responsibilities cover advisory, training, and regulatory interactions, with a focus on reducing operational risk