IT Security Governance Officer
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About the Role
malomatia seeks an IT Security Governance Officer to develop, implement, and maintain government-aligned information security policies, standards, and procedures in Doha.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain government aligned information security policies, standards, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with national cybersecurity regulations, data protection laws, and government directives
- Align IT security governance with recognized frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, government cybersecurity standards)
- Conduct information security risk assessments and support risk treatment plans
- Monitor compliance with security controls across government systems and entities
- Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments
- Track security risks, exceptions, and remediation actions
- Support governance aspects of cybersecurity incidents, reporting, and post incident reviews
- Review third party and vendor security compliance for government contracts
- Ensure data classification, access control, and information handling policies are enforced
- Support cybersecurity awareness and mandatory government training programs
- Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and compliance submissions for senior management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- 4–7 years of experience in information security governance, risk, or compliance (public sector preferred)
- Professional certifications preferred: CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CRISC
- Strong knowledge of government cybersecurity governance and regulatory environments
- Experience with public sector IT policies and compliance frameworks
- Risk management, audit coordination, and compliance monitoring skills
- Strong documentation, reporting, and policy writing abilities
- Ability to communicate security risks in a non technical, executive friendly manner
- High integrity and attention to confidentiality requirements
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain government aligned information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with national cybersecurity regulations, data protection laws, and government directives.
- Align IT security governance with recognized frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, government cybersecurity standards).
- Conduct information security risk assessments and support risk treatment plans.
- Monitor compliance with security controls across government systems and entities.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Track security risks, exceptions, and remediation actions.
- Support governance aspects of cybersecurity incidents, reporting, and post incident reviews.
- Review third party and vendor security compliance for government contracts.
- Ensure data classification, access control, and information handling policies are enforced.
- Support cybersecurity awareness and mandatory government training programs.
- Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and compliance submissions for senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in information security governance, risk, or compliance (public sector preferred).
- Professional certifications preferred: CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor, CRISC.
- Knowledge of national cybersecurity policies and government data protection laws.
Required Skills And Competencies
- Strong knowledge of government cybersecurity governance and regulatory environments.
- Experience with public sector IT policies and compliance frameworks.
- Risk management, audit coordination, and compliance monitoring skills.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and policy writing abilities.
- Ability to communicate security risks in a non technical, executive friendly manner.
- High integrity and attention to confidentiality requirements.
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