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Expired on May 6, 2026
Information Security Specialist
Job Description
To ensure the organization's compliance with Dubai Government Information Security Regulations and UAE federal cybersecurity and data protection laws by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining effective information security controls, risk management practices, and incident response mechanisms.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain controls in alignment with DESC ISR and NESA IA Standards
- Ensure compliance with UAE PDPL
- Maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Conduct formal information security risk assessments
- Maintain risk registers and treatment plans
- Enforce access control and data classification policies
- Monitor security events through SIEM and SOC tools
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents
- Support implementation of data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
- Conduct third-party security assessments
- Conduct mandatory cybersecurity awareness training
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity within regulated or government-aligned environments
- Strong knowledge of Dubai ISR, NESA IA Standards, UAE PDPL
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor preferred
- CEH preferred
- CISSP (or Associate of CISSP) preferred