Information Security Officer

Information Security Officer

VAM Systems

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Company Description
Job Description

We are currently looking for an Information Security Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS &

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of demonstrable experience as an Information Security Officer or in a similar senior-level cybersecurity role.
• Extensive knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and risk management practices.
• Working knowledge of security auditing, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation.
• Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEMs, and encryption protocols.
• Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement complex security strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with incident management and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
• Background in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in industry.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Expertise in secure software development and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security.
• Multilingual proficiency for international security collaboration.

SKILLS &

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Ability to problem solving under high pressure
• Good knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring tools.
• Experience working with multiple projects/tasks and the ability to prioritize.
• Experience supporting multiple teams within a business.
• Good documentation skills (MS Office/Visio/Project)

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Terms and conditions:

Joining time frame: maximum 4 weeks

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