Information & Cyber Security (ICS) Risk Specialist

Application ends: September 3, 2026

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 6-8 years of hands-on experience in information and cyber risk, compliance, and control implementation.
  • Extensive knowledge of CBUAE Information Security, NESA UAE Information Assurance, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, and ISO27001.
  • Proven experience working within financial services or fintech environments.
  • Strong command of English with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM.
  • Project management certifications including Prince2 or PMP.
  • Experience in data security and broader data governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and execute cybersecurity regulatory compliance initiatives, including CBUAE and NESA UAE annual self-certifications.
  • Own the PCI-DSS lifecycle, managing scoping, remediation, and coordination with SecOps, SRE, and DevOps teams.
  • Monitor and report on CIS controls, driving the implementation of improvements across IT and business functions.
  • Manage cyber risk and compliance activities from a project management perspective, reporting directly to the CISO.
  • Collaborate with SecOps to ensure technical security controls meet regulatory requirements and automate monitoring via SOC tools.
  • Track and operationalize notices and circulars from the Central Bank of the UAE.
  • Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and periodic reporting to the Executive Risk Committee.
  • Conduct annual threat-led risk assessments for critical assets to support the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
  • Formulate an integrated control framework to automate and streamline compliance requirements.

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