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Information Security Lead Job Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, UAE with 2 recent postings.

Gulf postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
N/A
In brief

An Information Security Lead in the GCC region requires communication, project management, audit, compliance, iso. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Information Security Lead salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Information Security Lead. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
20,500
Median
31,000
75th percentile
45,000

Key responsibilities

  • 01Ensure the widespread support of and compliance with information security requirements.
  • 02Administration and management of IT security Solutions (Hardware, Software) such as Servers, Firewalls, Network Devices, IPS, operating systems, Security Applications, Scanners.
  • 03Make sure that all business applications include adequate security control measures.
  • 04Execute detailed Information Security audit procedures.
  • 05To test, maintain, and follow up on all the information security systems and its alarms and incidents for a better availability.
  • 06Acts as a technical consultant on information security incident investigations, forensic technical analyses, and possibility of data recovery.
  • 07Implement Security Awareness Sessions for Zain employees.
  • 08Analyze logs kept by computer and network access control systems to detect attempts at unauthorized use, and notifies the Information Security Team Leader as necessary.
  • 09Provide business and technical advice and recommendations on a wide variety of information security issues, concerns, and problems
  • 10Audit access control requests to make sure that only proper access is given to the proper individual as per the business needs.
  • 11Audit newly installed equipment that are added to the network to make user that they comply with security requirements. Also to make sure that such new installation does not effect the live network.
  • 12Lead Internal/External penetration tests and risk assessment exercises.

Required qualifications

  • : The Information security job involves assessing the effectiveness of Information Security policies and pointing out vulnerabilities or lack of controls to mitigate a given risk and co
  • : Ensure the widespread support of and compliance with information security requirements.
  • : Administration and management of IT security Solutions (Hardware, Software) such as Servers, Firewalls, Network Devices, IPS, operating systems, Security Applications, Scanners.
  • : Make sure that all business applications include adequate security control measures.
  • : house expert who assists with the improvement of security on information systems.
  • : Execute detailed Information Security audit procedures.
  • : To test, maintain, and follow up on all the information security systems and its alarms and incidents for a better availability.
  • : Acts as a technical consultant on information security incident investigations, forensic technical analyses, and possibility of data recovery.

Education requirements

  • : Bachelor's degree

Required skills

communicationproject managementauditcomplianceisoReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWriting

Preferred skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationTime Management

Tools & technologies

3M Post-it AppAccess management softwareAccessData FTKActive directory softwareAdobe ActionScriptAdvanced business application programming ABAPAJAXAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Simple Storage Service S3Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareAnti-phishing softwareAnti-spyware software

Hiring companies we see

  • ZMI Holdings
  • Zain

Hired across

  • Kuwait
  • United Arab Emirates

FAQ

  • What does an Information Security Lead do in the GCC?

    An Information Security Lead in the GCC performs core duties related to communication, project management, audit, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an Information Security Lead?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Information Security Lead in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Kuwait, UAE, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for an Information Security Lead role?

    Key skills include communication, project management, audit, compliance, iso, Reading Comprehension, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as an Information Security Lead in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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