Information Security Operations Lead

Job Title:
Information Security Operations Lead

Reporting To: Chief Technology Officer

The Information Security Operations Lead is responsible for managing enterprise cybersecurity operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risks, and implementing advanced security controls across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and endpoints.

• Maintain IT/IS policies aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, UAE CB, and GDPR; ensure audit readiness.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and maintain a dynamic risk framework.
• Design and implement Zero Trust architecture, secure network access, and segmentation.
• Plan and oversee VAPT activities; ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
• Secure cloud and container environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) using Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Manage IAM/PAM, EDR/XDR, patching, DLP, and endpoint security.
• Operate SIEM, SOAR, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Oversee third-party risk management and support audits/regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, UAE CB, PCI DSS)
• Cloud security & Dev Sec Ops  (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC)
• VAPT & vulnerability management
• IAM/PAM, EDR/XDR, SIEM/SOAR
• Zero Trust & network security

• Bachelor's/Master's in IT or Cybersecurity
• 6–10 years of experience (Banking/Fintech preferred)
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001