Cybersecurity Lead

Full Job Description

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:
i. 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.
ii. Define and evaluate security technologies required to ensure safe technology
operation and detection of cyber-attack
iii. Provide the security recommendations on actions which assist in improving
security posture within environment
iv. 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
vi. Work with the business and IT to specify cybersecurity controls and convey
security control requirements to users and information custodians
vii. Collaborate with security organization team members to assess and analyze
security operations and suggest improvements
c. Qualifications:
i. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information
Technology, or related fields is required
ii. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT/Security operations or Security
Operations Center role
iii. 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
iv. Good knowledge of the NIST CyberSecurity framework & Cyber Security
requirements within Bahraini Government
v. Proficient in development of cyber security strategies, policies and procedures
vi. Proficient in performing security risk assessments & maturity assessments
vii. Experience in performing security awareness & security audits
viii. 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
ix. 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