Information Security Officer

Primary responsible for planning, coordinating, and organizing Information Security activities. Enforce and monitor the implementation and compliance with IT Information Security Policy. Develop and manage the implementation of Information Security Policies and Procedures. Ensure Risk Assessments are conducted on all information systems such as people, process, technology, and information processing facilities. Ensure implementation of all Information Security controls, as set forth in the Risk Treatment Plan, to ensure adequate security for the respective system. Conduct Information Security communications and outreach by leveraging the Information Security Management System (ISMS) committee. Establish appropriate measures to assess operational capabilities and determine compliance and effectiveness levels with Information Security Policy. Supervise other related assurance functions, as necessary. Ensure the compliance of Information Security Policies in the organization. Develop and ensure implementation of Information Security procedures. Develop and ensure implementation of incident handling and reporting. Follow-up, escalate, and report the resolution of Information Security issues identified during security assessments, penetration tests, and audits. Develop, implement, and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures and infrastructure in relation to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) / IT Service Contingency Plan. Conduct and coordinate Information Security awareness and orientation programs. Responsible for conducting Committee meetings. Security Incident Management Establish a formal procedure for internally reporting and tracking security incidents. Ensure incident response and escalation procedures are followed, and inform all employees, contractors, and third-party users of their responsibility to report security incidents. Incident Handling : Participate and / or oversee the investigation and management of information security events and policy violations and track them to conclusion. Incident Notification and Reporting : Follow policy for the notification and reporting of incidents immediately upon discovery. Corrective / Preventive Actions : Develop and document corrective action plans and implement preventive actions to mitigate recurrence. Analyze a security incident to detect an underlying problem that exists or is likely to exist. Categorize and prioritize the problem based on the frequency, severity, and impact of the incident. Investigate and diagnose the root cause of the problem. Test and apply temporary workarounds. Document the known error record. Create a formal process to address risk through the coordination and control of activities regarding each risk. Conduct formal vulnerability assessments of the environment on a regular basis. Create a formal process to mitigate vulnerabilities and more. Qualifications Experience 8+ years in IT work experience 5+ years in a similar role Education Bachelor of Engineering Or Bachelor of IT Or Bachelor of Computer Science Certifications CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control Or ISO / IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor Or CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional Required Skillset Expertise in implementation of security frameworks such as NIST , ISO / IEC 27001 , and other local regulations and frameworks. Expertise in compliance requirements like GDPR , HIPAA , PCI DSS , SOX , and other relevant laws and regulations. Expertise in conducting risk assessments , identifying security risks, evaluating impact, and implementing mitigation strategies. Expertise in developing policies , procedures , and processes . Expertise in creating and managing security awareness and training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity threats and best practices. Information Security Officer

• Doha, ad-Dawhah, Qatar

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