Cybersecurity Governance Specialist, Abu Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi

Required Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Governance Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity governance programs and processes. This role ensures effective oversight of security-related activities within the organization, aligned with our Cybersecurity strategy and business objectives. The Specialist will establish policies, standards, and guidelines while leading the Cybersecurity program. Close collaboration with stakeholders will be essential to integrate cybersecurity governance at all organizational levels.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Governance Framework: Implement and maintain a robust cybersecurity governance framework, including a Cybersecurity Steering Committee, to ensure consistent and effective governance of security-related activities. Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities that support cybersecurity objectives.
• Cybersecurity Policy Framework: Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide cybersecurity policy framework that includes the establishment of policies, standards, minimum security baselines, processes, and procedures for technology infrastructure and applications in accordance with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Cybersecurity Exceptions Management: Define and operate an exception management process for cybersecurity policies, standards, and baselines.
• Cybersecurity Performance Governance: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring cybersecurity effectiveness and support overall program governance. Set annual targets and thresholds for the enterprise, aligning with the organization's key cybersecurity metrics.
• Cybersecurity Performance Program: Run the Cybersecurity Performance Review Program to provide an enterprise view of cybersecurity and identify areas needing improvement. Lead the development of the monthly cybersecurity and risk executive dashboard, preparing and presenting reports to executive leadership and stakeholders regarding cybersecurity posture and compliance status.
• Liaison for Cybersecurity Matters: Serve as the primary contact between the organization and external parties, including regulators, auditors, and partners, on matters related to cybersecurity governance. Ensure effective communication and compliance with external cybersecurity requirements.
  
  

Key Result Areas

• Completion of the annual review of the cybersecurity policy framework, including cybersecurity policies, standards, and baselines.
• Development and operationalization of cybersecurity KPIs and dashboards.
• Support for projects from a cybersecurity and due diligence perspective.
  
  

Internal Working Relations

• Legal and Regulatory Directorate
• Human Capital Directorate
• CEO Office and Corporate Operations Directorate
• System Operator Directorate
  
  

External Working Relations

• Service providers, suppliers, and vendors
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience Level: A minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, preferably in a diverse, multi-cultural business environment within medium to large organizations. Experience in a multinational company is preferred, particularly in the energy and utility sector.
  
  

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for cybersecurity governance and a track record of successful implementation, we invite you to apply and contribute to our organization's security strategy.

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