Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

Experience: 15 – 25 Years

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Description:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the organization's cybersecurity and information management strategy, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices. Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate security into all aspects of the company's operations and decision-making processes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, taking proactive measures to mitigate and manage them effectively. Establish a robust incident response plan and lead the response efforts in the event of a security breach.
• Security Governance: Oversee the development and implementation of information security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., SEBI, RBI, DPDP, ISO 27001). Representation in various Committee and forums as required.
• Security Awareness and Training: Promote a strong cybersecurity culture across the organization through training, awareness campaigns, and ongoing education. Foster a sense of shared responsibility for security among employees and contractors.
• Security Architecture and Technology: Evaluate, recommend, and implement cutting-edge security technologies, tools, and practices. Oversee the design and maintenance of a secure and scalable IT infrastructure.
• Security Monitoring (SOC 24*7) and Incident Response: Implement continuous monitoring systems to detect and respond to security threats in real-time. Lead investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and implementing remediation actions.
• Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Assess the security posture of third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet the company's security standards. Establish and maintain relationships with external security organizations and industry peers.
• Application Security and VAPT
• Budget and Resource Management

Role and Responsibilities: Chief Information Security role comprehends the experience in ISMS implementation & audit management to strategize, improve and streamline information security governance within the organization. The role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security management program and protect the organization from cyber security and data breaches.

Core Competencies:

• Technical & Functional Expertise
• Business & Commercial Acumen
• Market Intelligence
• Execution Excellence
• Strategic Orientation
• Decision Making Preferred Skills:
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent Spoken & Written Communication.
• Analytical Ability.
• Stakeholder management.