Head of Cybersecurity - Perm

PPL Dynamics; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Dynamics seeks a Head of Cybersecurity to lead our cybersecurity strategy and governance across IT, cloud and enterprise architecture. The role requires a decade of experience in cybersecurity and IT leadership, with deep exposure to regulated industries such as banking/fintech.

Certifications like CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are highly valued. The ideal candidate will drive cybersecurity governance, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience across IT, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech or another regulated environment.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, or ITIL.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 27001, PCI DSS and COBIT, as well as cybersecurity governance and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud and infrastructure security, technology risk management and third‑party oversight.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field

Leadership experience (5+ years)

Technology risk management

Enterprise architecture

Cloud and infrastructure security

Tools

CISSP

CISM

TOGAF

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

ITIL

PCI DSS

COBIT

Job description

Head of Cybersecurity Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience across IT, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech or another regulated environment.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, or ITIL.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 27001, PCI DSS and COBIT, as well as cybersecurity governance and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud and infrastructure security, technology risk management and third‑party oversight.