Job Description

Nair Systems is currently looking Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions. TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE: Required skills and qualifications: * BacheloraEUR(TM)s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field. * 10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries). * Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks. * Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. * Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives. * Practical involvement in managing data breaches, incidents, and regulatory reporting. * Exposure to training and awareness programs related to data privacy and governance. * Background in working with third-party service providers and ensuring their compliance with data handling requirements. * Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security. * Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. * Ability to develop and implement complex data protection strategies. * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities. * Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams. * Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements, * Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701). * Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC 11179). * Expertise in data classification, cataloguing, mapping, and stewardship practices. * Solid understanding of information security controls, encryption standards, and secure data transfer methods. * Experience in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA). * Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 31000, NIST CSF) as they apply to data protection. * Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup requirements. * Hands-on experience with data protection and monitoring tools (e.g., Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data discovery, access control, and monitoring solutions). * Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on data-related incidents and breaches. * Strong skills in policy development, documentation, and regulatory reporting. Preferred skills and qualifications * MasteraEUR(TM)s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields. * Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). * Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure. * Familiarity with incident management and disaster recovery planning. * Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques. * Background in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in industry. * Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. * Expertise in secure software development and DevSecOps practices. * Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security. * Multilingual proficiency for international security collaboration. 8. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: * Excellent communication skills * Multi-tasking * Ability to problem solving under high pressure * Good knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring tools. * Experience of working with multiple projects/tasks and the ability to prioritize. * Experience of supporting multiple teams within a business. * Good documentation skills (MS Office/Visio/Project) Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month) Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your latest resume in MS Word format at the earliest at