A UAE financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of UAE is hiring an Information Security Manager to lead their information security programme. You will own the security governance framework, manage the security team and serve as the primary interface between technology, risk and regulatory stakeholders on all information security matters. Role & Responsibilities: • Own and maintain the information security management system (ISMS) aligned to ISO 27001 and NESA UAE IA Standards • Lead the risk management programme: risk assessments, treatment plans, risk register and executive reporting • Manage a team of 4–6 security analysts and engineers across governance, operations and compliance functions • Serve as the primary contact for Central Bank of UAE regulatory examinations and security-related inquiries • Oversee third-party and vendor security assessments and contract security requirements • Lead the security awareness and training programme across 1,500+ employees • Manage the vulnerability management programme: scanning, prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting • Contribute to the bank's cloud security governance for Azure and hybrid environments • Chair the Information Security Committee and report to the CISO and Board Risk Committee Required Skills & Experience: • 8+ years of information security experience with at least 3 years in a management role • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) — required • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification preferred • Experience managing security in a regulated financial services environment • Strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations: CBUAE guidelines, NESA, Dubai FSA where applicable • Experience with cloud security governance for Azure or AWS environments • CISM or CISA certification is advantageous What We Offer: • Onsite role in Dubai with a senior leadership package • Tax-free salary AED 35,000–45,000 per month plus health insurance, annual flights and gratuity • Strategic security leadership role with Board-level visibility • Long-term engagement with a stable, well-capitalised financial institution A senior security leadership role for a CISSP-certified professional ready to own an enterprise security programme in one of the region's most prominent financial institutions.
Onsite · Dubai | AED 35,000–45,000/month