Cyber Security Compliance, Risk and Governance Specialist

Abu Dhabi
3 months ago
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My client is a leading global consultancy who are working with a key UAE based business undergoing a major IT implementation, as part of the project they are looking to hire a Cyber Security team.

The Cybersecurity Governance Specialist will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity governance programs and processes to ensure effective oversight of security-related activities aligned with the Cybersecurity strategy and business objectives. This role involves establishing policies, standards, and guidelines, and leading Cybersecurity program. The Specialist will closely collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity governance through all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Cybersecurity Governance Framework: Implement and maintain a cybersecurity governance framework, including Cybersecurity Steering Committee, to ensure consistent and effective governance of security-related activities. Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support cybersecurity objectives.

  • Cybersecurity Policy Framework: Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide cyber security policy framework and develop a set of enterprise policies standards, minimum security baselines, processes and procedures for technology infrastructure and applications in line with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

  • Cybersecurity Exceptions Management: Define and operate an exception management process for Cybersecurity policies, standards and baselines.

  • Cybersecurity Performance Governance: Define KPIs for measuring Cybersecurity effectiveness and support program governance. Define annual targets and thresholds for the enterprise and align with key cyber security metrics.

  • Cybersecurity Performance Program: Run Cybersecurity Performance Review Program to enable an enterprise view of Cybersecurity and identify underperforming areas. Lead the development of the monthly cyber security and risk executive dashboard. Prepare and present reports to executive leadership and stakeholders on cybersecurity posture and compliance status.

  • Liaison for Cybersecurity Matters: Serve as the primary contact between the organization and external parties, such as regulators, auditors, and partners, on matters related to cybersecurity governance. Ensure effective communication and compliance with external cybersecurity requirements.

    You will have 10+ years experience in Cyber Security Risk, Governance or Compliance.

    Please note, you must be able to start by the end of January

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