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Head of Information Security (Qatari National)
Malomatia
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Executive
1 weeks ago
Information Security StrategySecurity GovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance ManagementIncident ResponseExecutive Reporting
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About the Role
Malomatia is seeking a Qatari National Head of Information Security to lead the information security function, define security strategy, manage risks, ensure compliance, and advise executive management.
Key Skills for This Role
Information Security StrategySecurity GovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance ManagementIncident ResponseExecutive Reporting
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s business objectives, operating environment and critical information assets
- Define the information security strategy and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
- Establish and maintain the organization’s security governance framework
- Define and oversee security policies and strategic security initiatives
- Ensure that security risks are identified, assessed and managed appropriately
- Promote security awareness and foster a culture of accountability across the organization
- Provide executive oversight during significant security incidents and crisis situations
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and governance requirements
- Periodically assess the effectiveness of the organization’s security capabilities and improvement initiatives
- Define executive metrics and performance indicators to measure security effectiveness and risk exposure
- Report regularly to executive leadership on the organization’s security posture, key risks and strategic priorities
- Coordinate security related activities with business leaders and key corporate stakeholders
Requirements
- Qatari National (mandatory)
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Overview
- The Head of Information Security is the executive accountable for the client organization’s information security function.
- The role is responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets by defining the security strategy and ensuring effective management of the risks and threats that may impact the organization.
- The Head of Information Security provides leadership in establishing a secure and resilient operating environment, promotes a strong security culture, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and governance requirements.
- As a senior executive, the Head of Information Security advises executive management on security related matters and ensures that security objectives remain aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s business objectives, operating environment and critical information assets.
- Define the information security strategy and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Establish and maintain the organization’s security governance framework.
- Define and oversee security policies and strategic security initiatives.
- Ensure that security risks are identified, assessed and managed appropriately.
- Promote security awareness and foster a culture of accountability across the organization.
- Provide executive oversight during significant security incidents and crisis situations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and governance requirements.
- Periodically assess the effectiveness of the organization’s security capabilities and improvement initiatives.
- Define executive metrics and performance indicators to measure security effectiveness and risk exposure.
- Report regularly to executive leadership on the organization’s security posture, key risks and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate security related activities with business leaders and key corporate stakeholders.
Skills
- Qatari National (mandatory)
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