IT Risk Specialist (6-Month Contract Role) Locally

IT Risk Specialist (6-Month Contract Role) Locally We are seeking an experienced IT Risk Specialist for a 6-month consulting engagement to strengthen IT risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance in a high-volume port environment. The specialist will ensure robust risk frameworks, regulatory adherence, and operational resilience. Engagement Details Duration: 6 months (fixed-term, no extension). Location: Onsite at a major port facility. Key Responsibilities Conduct IT risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and compliance gap analyses. Lead business impact analyses (BIA) and support disaster recovery (DR) planning. Perform IT compliance audits (e.g., user access, vendor controls) per NIST, ISO, COBIT, and GDPR. Maintain risk registers, action trackers, and mitigation plans. Deliver risk awareness training for staff. Policy Development Update and enforce IT risk policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards. Information Security Assess security controls, document incidents, and review IS policies/training materials. Qualifications Mandatory Education: Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field. Experience: 5+ years in IT risk/audit (ports, logistics, or large organizations). Certifications: COBIT & CRISC (non-negotiable). Skills: Risk tools, Excel/DRC, NIST/ISO/GDPR compliance. Preferred CISA/CISM/CISSP certifications. Middle East experience. Deliverables First 30 Days: Risk assessment & gap analysis reports. Monthly: Risk register updates, heat maps, mitigation plans. Final Report: Summary of findings/recommendations. Requirements Available to start within 30 days of selection. Must secure port access clearance independently. Skills ISO compliance, gap analysis, NIST compliance, Excel/DRC, GDPR compliance, risk tools, IT, COBIT, compliance. Additional Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr