a. Primary role : Support the department in overseeing the development and maintenance of the project’s cybersecurity architecture; leading or assisting in the implementation and management of cybersecurity solutions; implementing, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity operational processes; and producing reports for the assessment and functioning of security operations.
b. Job description :
- Provide department with an independent assessment of the adequacy, effectiveness and sustainability of security operations work and follow-up with the IT Teams and other Business Units to develop action plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and promote security initiatives.
- Define and evaluate security technologies required to ensure safe technology operation and detection of cyber-attack.
- Provide security recommendations on actions which assist in improving security posture within the environment.
- Ensure that necessary changes to security policy documentation are incorporated as directed by the Head of department.
- Work in partnership with other Information Security and IT staff to ensure key security controls are working as intended, recommending improvements where appropriate.
- Work with the business and IT to specify cybersecurity controls and convey security control requirements to users and information custodians.
- Collaborate with security organization team members to assess and analyze security operations and suggest improvements.
c. Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields is required.Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT / Security operations or Security Operations Center role.Display good knowledge of the recognized information security domains : Access Controls, Application Security, Cryptography, Risk Management, Compliance and Investigations, Operations Security, Physical Security, Security Architecture and Telecommunication.Good knowledge of the NIST CyberSecurity framework & Cyber Security requirements within Bahraini Government.Proficient in development of cyber security strategies, policies and procedures.Proficient in performing security risk assessments & maturity assessments.Experience in performing security awareness & security audits.Holds an Information / cybersecurity related certification : CISSP - The Certified Information Systems Security Professional; CISM - Certified Information Security Manager; GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification; or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker.Network+, CIHE, CCNA R&S, SSCP, Security +, CySA+, Linux security, windows security or forensics training is a plus.Preferred candidate with valid Bahraini driving license. Candidate must be present in Bahrain at the time of application. Interested candidates can send their CVs to
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