Head of Cybersecurity & Information Security

A bank and financial services organisation in Qatar is urgently looking for an experienced cybersecurity leader to head its cybersecurity and information security function. The role covers security strategy, governance, enterprise architecture oversight and technology risk management.

Responsibilities

• Build and roll out cybersecurity strategies, policies and standards that meet Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements.
• Oversee threat monitoring, vulnerability management, access controls and incident response.
• Lead security audits, risk assessments, penetration testing and remediation work.
• Review enterprise architecture, cloud adoption, system integrations, API security and digital transformation projects.
• Manage cyber risks linked to third-party vendors, fintech partners, cloud providers and payment service providers.
• Oversee IT business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber resilience.
• Serve as the main contact for QCB inspections, regulatory audits and cybersecurity assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech or other regulated industries.
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor or ITIL.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, cybersecurity governance and technology risk management.
• Experience working with executive management, regulators and external vendors.

How to Apply

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