Job Description

Urgently looking for Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Governance & Strategy

Develop, implement, and maintain the cybersecurity governance framework, policies, and standards aligned with industry best practices (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT). Lead security assurance activities across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, compliance posture, and emerging threats.

Risk Management

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, control evaluations, and mitigation strategies. Manage the cybersecurity risk register and ensure risk ownership, monitoring, and reporting. Establish and oversee third-party/vendor risk management processes. Support business units in embedding risk-based decision-making into operations and projects.

Compliance & Assurance

Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, local regulatory requirements). Manage external and internal audits, certifications, and regulatory assessments. Conduct independent assurance reviews to validate control effectiveness and identify gaps. Prepare compliance reports and metrics for leadership, boards, and regulators. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field (Master's preferred). Must have CREST Certification 5+years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, or assurance roles. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, COBIT, ITIL). Experience with regulatory requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, local data protection laws).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED1.00 per month