Head of Information Security Section

The ECSSR Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Head of Information Security Section The ECSSR Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates To supervise all aspects related to network and information security, and apply best global practices to ensure the security and safety of all systems and applications within the Center, while minimizing technical risks.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, network security or a similar area of specialization.Experience Bachelor’s degree, with 9 years’ experience in the same field.Master's degree, with 7 years’ experience in the same field.Ph.D. degree, with 5 years’ experience in the same field.Specialized-General Responsibilities Supervise the development of the Center’s information security standards, follow up their implementation, provide regular awareness on them and ensure they are applied.Develop and update information security policies for the Center.Monitor and detect vulnerabilities and security incidents in the Center’s systems, respond to and address them, and store them in the relevant databases.Prepare regular reports to identify the technical requirements of the Information Security Section, and propose technical solutions and suitable recommendations for the Center’s policies.Approve information security plans in line with the Center’s goals and potential security risks.Daily monitoring of any attempts to breach the Center’s network, and work to address and eliminate any vulnerabilities.Approve a plan and design necessary technical solutions to secure the Center’s network infrastructure.Monitor the management of devices and information security control tools, such as firewalls and other tools.Follow up with the audit of device inspections to spot and eliminate vulnerabilities.Prepare information security policies for the Center, ensure their implementation and work to promote a culture of information security among employees.Continuously review and supervise the latest security systems, programs and topics related to information technology.Submit regular reports on potential risks and the current status of the Center’s two networks to the line manager.Regularly review, update, and adjust protection system rules to align with evolving work requirements.Enable and train employees, and promote knowledge transfer.Develop work systems and methods, share successful experiences and benefit from best practices implemented in the field of specialization.Measure and respond quickly to any emergency security issues.Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the line manager.1- Flexibility and agility.2- Making smart and effective decisions.3- Focusing on the government’s ultimate objectives and achieving results.5- Innovation and driving transformational change6- Familiarity with future advanced technologies.7- Willingness to learn and develop.8- Empowering people.9- Being a good role-model.10- Openness to the world.1- Familiarity with all policies, procedures and regulations related to the field of work.2- Ability to prepare data and extrapolate statistics.3- Skills in organizing and planning daily tasks.4- Ability to work under pressure and overcome challenges and problems.5- Skills in using computers, software and applications.6- Proficient in the Arabic and English languages.7- Familiarity with information management and communications technology.8- Awareness of the latest applications and technologies used in communications.Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Administrative, Management, and Project Management Research and Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The ECSSR by 2x Get notified about new Head of Information Security jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates .Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 7 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr Information Security • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates #J-18808-Ljbffr