The IT Security Manager is responsible for heading and managing the IT Security team in the UAE who develop, implement and manage regional and local implementations of the Group processes for technical and computer risk management. The IT Security Manager participates in the assessment of threats and vulnerabilities regarding critical assets and facilities and implements safeguard recommendations; as well as in the setting of Group IT policies for personnel, facilities and data security, disaster recovery and business continuity. They also provide specialist IT security support to IT development and operations projects. To be considered for this role, you must be capable of managing IT Security incidents and IT related fraud incidents. In addition the jobholder will be required to provide support for the Regional IT Security entity.

You will have a detailed working knowledge of relevant compliance issues and an understanding of the associated implications. With excellent working knowledge of security principles (such as authentication, auditing, risk management) and tools (such as access controls, perimeter controls, firewalls) successful project and staff management and a wide knowledge of IT hardware, software, operations and networks; you will be able to prioritise work to successfully deliver service to agreed levels in a diverse and constantly changing technical environment.