Cybersecurity Assurance Consultant

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

Job summary

Apply Now seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Consultant to lead assurance services, translate strategic objectives into programs, and manage the NISCF-related activities. The role focuses on governance, risk, and compliance improvements, with coordination across departments and external stakeholders.

The candidate should have extensive experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, and assurance, and be able to mentor a team while engaging senior executives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or related field.
• Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in IT/security/assurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and improve assurance services.
• Translate strategic direction into actionable projects and programs.
• Provide solutions for challenges in assurance operations.
• Continuously assess and improve department operations.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance assessment

ISO 27001

COBIT

NIA

Common Criteria

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Management system development

Project management

Team leadership

Auditing

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or related field

18+ years of relevant experience

Tools

ISO 27001

COBIT

NIA

Common Criteria

Job description

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 within 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Behavioral Competencies

• 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.

Language: English (required)

Availability: As soon as possible

The contract duration is 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on departmental requirements.