Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Our client, a leading global investment organization, is seeking an experienced Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This is a strategic and hands‑on role for professionals passionate about cyber resilience
, risk management
, and security awareness
.

You will play a key role in shaping and implementing security strategies that protect critical assets and enable business growth. The position covers Security Awareness & Training
, Cyber Risk Management
, and Third‑Party Risk Management
.

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Security Awareness & Training

• Design and deliver engaging security awareness campaigns.
• Lead phishing simulations and analyse behavioural trends.
• Conduct targeted training for executives and high‑risk users.
• Create user‑friendly security communications and content.
• Manage the Cyber Risk Management framework aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and global standards.
• Perform risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage risk life cycles and report metrics.

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Third‑Party Risk Management

• Oversee security reviews for vendors and third parties.
• Conduct due diligence and contract security assessments.
• Work with Procurement, Legal, and IT to embed security into onboarding.

• Experience: 7–10+ years in Information Security roles, ideally within large‑scale or financial services environments.
• Expertise in Security Awareness
  , Cyber Risk Management
  , and Third‑Party Risk
  .
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, UCF, and regional compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with executives.
• Analytical mindset with experience creating dashboards and reports.

• Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, ISO
  27001 Implementer/Auditor.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team driving innovation and security excellence in one of the world’s leading investment organizations.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Investment Management