Information Security Manager
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About the Role
Adecco is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager for a client as part of an Emiratization Program. The role involves leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, risk management, security operations, and compliance initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise wide cybersecurity strategy, governance frameworks, and information security programs
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, KPIs, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure alignment with Dubai Information Security Regulation (ISR) and relevant government standards
- Oversee cybersecurity risk management, audits, assessments, and remediation programs
- Govern SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and cyber readiness exercises
- Lead ISMS implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strengthen identity & access management, security architecture reviews, and preventive controls
- Drive cybersecurity awareness programs across employees, suppliers, and partners
- Collaborate with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and strategic technology partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or Cybersecurity
- 12+ years’ experience (Master’s degree) or 14+ years’ experience (Bachelor’s degree)
- Preferred: 16+ years of experience including 5+ years leading enterprise Information Security programs
- Strong expertise in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), SOC Operations & Incident Management, ISO 27001 / ISMS, Security Audit & Assurance, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Threat Intelligence & Security Operations, Enterprise Security Architecture
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, ITIL, COBIT
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Role Overview
- Our client is looking for an experienced Manager Information Security [Part of Emiratization Program] to lead enterprise wide cybersecurity governance, risk management, security operations, and compliance initiatives.
- This leadership role will be responsible for defining cybersecurity strategy, strengthening resilience, driving security excellence, and ensuring alignment with government information security standards.
- As Dubai continues to advance smart and sustainable mobility, this role will be instrumental in protecting critical digital services, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and ensuring secure, reliable operations across enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise wide cybersecurity strategy, governance frameworks, and information security programs
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, KPIs, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure alignment with Dubai Information Security Regulation (ISR) and relevant government standards
- Oversee cybersecurity risk management, audits, assessments, and remediation programs
- Govern SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and cyber readiness exercises
- Lead ISMS implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strengthen identity & access management, security architecture reviews, and preventive controls
- Drive cybersecurity awareness programs across employees, suppliers, and partners
- Collaborate with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and strategic technology partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or Cybersecurity
- 12+ years’ experience (Master’s degree) or 14+ years’ experience (Bachelor’s degree)
- Preferred: 16+ years of experience including 5+ years leading enterprise Information Security programs
- Strong expertise in: Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC); SOC Operations & Incident Management; ISO 27001 / ISMS; Security Audit & Assurance; Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery; Threat Intelligence & Security Operations; Enterprise Security Architecture
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP | CISM | ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor | ITIL | COBIT
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