Cybersecurity Assurance Consultant

Experience; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Consultant to lead and enhance assurance services, aligning cybersecurity and governance with international standards in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

The role requires senior-level expertise in IT security, risk management, and audit, with strong leadership and communication skills to mentor teams and coordinate cross-department projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field, or minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in audit and assurance.
• Minimum 4 years of assessment or auditing experience in a specialized field.
• Proven hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, monitoring, improvement and maintenance of assurance service.
• Translate the strategic direction from the department head into actionable projects and programs.
• Provide solutions for challenges encountered in the operation and promotion of assurance services.
• Continuously assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department operations.
• Manage the teams with in the department and ensure effective Resource Management.
• Coordinate with other departments on matters concerning the delivery of projects and operations.
• Develop and plan department objectives and key results.
• Follow-up with the top management on resources and requirements for the benefits of the department.
• Review development of deliverables related to NISCF.
• Manage the tasks and assignments among the NISCF team.
• Assist in setting up efficient and effective operation of NISCF assurance services.
• Interact with stakeholders, providing expert feedback on challenges and insights to the operation team.
• Interact with other departments in NCSA.
• Interact with external stakeholders for development and adoption of assurance services.
• Manage, mentor and lead the NISCF resources and certification/accreditation specialists, providing operational guidance, professional development, and capability enhancement

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Auditing

Information security

ISO standards knowledge

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

ISO 27001

COBIT

NIA

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Computers), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Information Technology)

Category Information Technology

Industry Information Technology and Services

The Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Consultant is responsible for leading, planning, and enhancing assurance services, ensuring effective delivery of cybersecurity, information security, and compliance assessment activities. The role translates strategic objectives into operational programs, manages assurance teams, and ensures continuous improvement of processes aligned with national and international standards. The position also plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, accreditation support (including NISCF), and coordination across departments to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, monitoring, improvement and maintenance of assurance service.
• Translate the strategic direction from the department head into actionable projects and programs.
• Provide solutions for challenges encountered in the operation and promotion of assurance services.
• Continuously assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department operations.
• Manage the teams with in the department and ensure effective Resource Management.
• Coordinate with other departments on matters concerning the delivery of projects and operations.
• Develop and plan department objectives and key results.
• Follow-up with the top management on resources and requirements for the benefits of the department.
• Review development of deliverables related to NISCF.
• Manage the tasks and assignments among the NISCF team.
• Assist in setting up efficient and effective operation of NISCF assurance services.
• Interact with stakeholders, providing expert feedback on challenges and insights to the operation team.
• Interact with other departments in NCSA.
• Interact with external stakeholders for development and adoption of assurance services.
• Manage, mentor and lead the NISCF resources and certification/accreditation specialists, providing operational guidance, professional development, and capability enhancement

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field, or minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in audit and assurance.
• Minimum 4 years of assessment or auditing experience in a specialized field.
• Proven hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, and assurance.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance assessment.
• Familiarity with international standards (ISO 27001, COBIT, NIA, Common Criteria, etc.).
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification standards (ISO 17021, 17024, 17025, 17065, 27006).
• Experience in governance, regulatory compliance, and management system development.
• Project management and team leadership experience.
• Professional certifications in auditing, compliance, or risk management (preferred).
• Experience engaging with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.