Cybersecurity GRC Consultant

Full Time
Dubai Office

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments and risk analyses to identify gals against information and cybersecurity standards.
  • Perform compliance assessment.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Perform security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and systems.
  • Analyze and interpret security assessment findings, and provide recommendations for remediation.
  • Strong knowledge on data governance, data privacy regulations and protection requirements.
  • Advise on security best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees about information security practices and policies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge on security incidents and process flow to respond to security breaches or other cybersecurity-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate and recommend security practices and solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into system development lifecycle processes.
  • Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies through continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in information security consulting or a similar role, preferably in diverse industries.
  • Deep understanding of information security principles, risk management, and industry best practices.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
  • Strong knowledge of management policy development
  • Strong knowledge on technical policy development - network security, application security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with security assessment tools and techniques, interpreting results from vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and translating into gaps.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security risks and provide practical recommendations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Send CV
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to
[email protected]

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments and risk analyses to identify gals against information and cybersecurity standards
  • Perform compliance assessment
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Perform security audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and systems.
  • Analyze and interpret security assessment findings, and provide recommendations for remediation.
  • Strong knowledge on data governance, data privacy regulations and protection requirements
  • Advise on security best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees about information security practices and policies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge on security incidents and process flow to respond to security breaches or other cybersecurity-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate and recommend security practices and solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into system development lifecycle processes.
  • Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies through continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in information security consulting or a similar role, preferably in diverse industries.
  • Deep understanding of information security principles, risk management, and industry best practices.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
  • Strong knowledge of management policy development
  • Strong knowledge on technical policy development - network security, application security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with security assessment tools and techniques, interpreting results from vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and translating into gaps
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security risks and provide practical recommendations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Send CV

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV to

[email protected]
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