Senior Information Security Lead: Threat & Risk

National Investments Company; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

National Investments Company is seeking a Senior Officer of Information Security to protect NIC’s assets, systems and data. The role covers security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment and governance support.

The candidate will review logs, coordinate incident responses and help maintain compliance while driving secure digital transformation across NIC's platforms. Strong collaboration with technical and business teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, cybersecurity threats and security controls.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and their application to security assessments, risk management and compliance.
• Proficiency in security monitoring tools, including SIEM and endpoint security solutions.
• Knowledge of VA/PT, including reviewing findings and remediation.
• Understanding of incident response processes and escalation of security incidents.
• Knowledge of access management and controls to prevent unauthorized access.
• Strong understanding of OS, networking, web technologies, security and encryption.
• Knowledge of information security risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Ability to analyze security logs and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with teams.
• Proactive in learning new technologies and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security logs and alerts using SIEM and endpoint security tools to identify threats.
• Support incident response plans and coordinate containment, recovery and corrective actions.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation follow-up.
• Review application permissions and user access rights to prevent unauthorized access.
• Assess information security risks and recommend protective controls.
• Support regulatory compliance and audits by maintaining security documentation and evidence.
• Contribute to information security policies, procedures and assessments for new systems.
• Deliver employee security awareness activities and propose improvements.

Skills

Information security

Incident response

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Security governance

Threat monitoring

Access management

Vulnerability management

Security policies

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint security solutions

VA/PT

Incident response

Access controls

Risk assessment techniques

Compliance frameworks

Job description

National Investments Company is seeking a Senior Officer of Information Security to protect NIC’s assets, systems and data. The role covers security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment and governance support.

The candidate will review logs, coordinate incident responses and help maintain compliance while driving secure digital transformation across NIC's platforms. Strong collaboration with technical and business teams is essential.