24 Information Security Specialist jobs in Bahrain

Job purpose

• Overseeing information security, cybersecurity and IT risk management programs based on industry-accepted information security and risk management frameworks.
• Responsible for the organization's data privacy and protection function to ensure compliance with various regulations and best practices.

2. Primary Duties Performed

• Develop and maintain the cybersecurity Risk Management Framework of the organization for addressing the overall approach for handling cybersecurity risks and managing them in a methodological manner.

• Evaluate employees' information security awareness and provide the necessary training whenever is needed.

• Conduct frequent reviews on Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) and manage vulnerabilities.

• Define the necessary controls to ensure all regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity are met, designed effectively with clear documentation.

• Identify the critical assets of the organization and ensure implementation of risk identification and management strategies for these critical assets.
• To assess technology projects to ensure that cybersecurity is adequately addressed.
• Responsible to identifying and managing cybersecurity risk for all third-party technology engagements and all cloud computing engagements.
• Evaluates and recommends cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
• Review cybersecurity & Risk Management manual and recommend necessary updates.
• Act as Data Protection Officer to identify and evaluate the Company's data processing activities.
• Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the Company.
• Assess Company compliance with Data Protection Private Law.
• Provide advice and arrange training to employees on Data Protection.
• Review and recommend updates on Data Protection Manual.
• Serve as the point of contact between the company and the data protection authorities.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the department head.

3. Secondary Duties Performed

• Assist in implementing risk management framework, policies and programs covering business, financial, operational, technological, and regulatory risks.
• Assist in the development and management of controls and business contingency plans.
• Maintain and update organizational risk register.
• Oversee the regular validation and testing of the Company Business Continuity Plan.
• Review Risk Management manual and recommend necessary updates.

4. Work & Business Contacts

Internal

• Management team and staff.

External

• Regulatory Bodies: Central Bank of Bahrain and Personal Data Protection Authority.
• Law Firms and Legal Advisors.
• Internal and External Auditors.
• VAPT vendors.

Division / Department: Risk Management

Incumbent Reports to: Manager – Risk & Project Management

• Monitor SIEM alerts and dashboards for security incidents and anomalies.
• Develop, tune, and maintain SIEM rules, correlation searches, and use cases.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and incidents.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify potential security breaches.
• Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Generate comprehensive incident reports and post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security recommendations.
• Stay current with the latest threat intelligence and attack vectors.
• Automate security tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on SIEM administration and analysis.
• Proven expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, network protocols, and common attack techniques.
• Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIA, Splunk Core Certified User/Admin).

• Monitoring and analyzing security alerts from the SIEM platform.
• Tuning SIEM rules and developing correlation logic to enhance threat detection.
• Investigating security incidents, identifying root causes, and recommending remediation actions.
• Conducting threat hunting activities to proactively uncover potential threats.
• Developing and maintaining SIEM dashboards, reports, and use cases.
• Responding to security alerts and escalating incidents as necessary.
• Collaborating with IT and other departments to ensure effective security monitoring.
• Staying current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of incident response playbooks.
• Documenting security procedures and findings.
• Mentoring junior security analysts.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on SIEM operations and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic SIEM).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain the organization's SIEM platform to ensure effective collection, correlation, and analysis of security logs from diverse sources.
• Develop and implement sophisticated detection rules, alerts, and dashboards to identify potential security incidents and policy violations in real-time.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security events, investigate alerts, and lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and application data for suspicious activities and potential security breaches.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds, integrating them into the SIEM to enhance detection capabilities.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the security infrastructure.
• Create comprehensive incident reports, post-incident reviews, and recommendations for security improvements.
• Collaborate with IT operations, network teams, and application developers to implement security controls and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in security awareness training programs for employees.
• Provide on-call support for security incidents as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in information security, with a strong focus on SIEM administration and security operations.
• Proven expertise in SIEM technologies such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar platforms.
• Deep understanding of security principles, network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common attack vectors.
• Experience with incident response methodologies, digital forensics, and threat hunting techniques.
• Familiarity with various security tools and technologies, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure during security incidents.

• Design, implement, and maintain SIEM solutions to effectively collect, correlate, and analyze security logs from various sources (e.g., firewalls, servers, endpoints, applications).
• Develop and tune SIEM correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect advanced threats, anomalies, and policy violations.
• Monitor SIEM alerts in real-time, perform in-depth investigation of security incidents, and coordinate response activities.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using SIEM data and other security tools to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze malware, phishing attempts, and other malicious activities, and develop appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and document incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and security policies.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure proper log source integration and data quality within the SIEM.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses in the environment.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.
• Prepare regular reports on security incidents, trends, and the effectiveness of security controls.
• Participate in security awareness training initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on SIEM management and security operations.
• Proven expertise with leading SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, TCP/IP, common protocols, and attack methodologies.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK), and digital forensics.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, Splunk Certified Architect, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a remote environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Join Tsaaro as a Senior Data Protection Consultant

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Impact. Shape Privacy.

Are you an experienced privacy and security professional looking to take the next big step in your career?

At Tsaaro , we don’t just deliver compliance — we redefine how data privacy and security are implemented across industries.

We’re growing rapidly and are looking for Senior Data Protection Consultant who thrives in dynamic environments, understands complex regulatory frameworks, and has a track record of delivering real-world, high-impact solutions to clients.

At Tsaaro, privacy and security are not side functions — they are our core. Our team includes dedicated data privacy consultants and cybersecurity specialists, all collaborating to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and cost-conscious solutions.

We bring a practical, risk-based consulting approach, offering clients actionable insights and hands-on support to help them manage privacy risks, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen their data protection posture.

Your Role: Senior Data Protection Consultant

As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a strategic advisor to our clients, leading engagements across privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and oversee privacy and data protection programs tailored to client needs.

Evaluate clients’ privacy and security controls, identifying gaps and building actionable roadmaps.

Monitor compliance, maintain activity logs, liaise with PDPA, escalate breaches, uphold independence, get accredited

Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs , RoPA , DPIAs , and audits across diverse sectors.

Provide strategic guidance on regulations including PDPA, GDPR , CCPA , Act , and emerging global laws.

Develop and review privacy policies, training materials, and compliance documentation.

Drive implementation of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST , and other global frameworks.

Support incident response planning, breach notification, and Data Subject Rights processes.

Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and ISMS documentation in alignment with certification requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to deliver end-to-end privacy solutions .

Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives including GRC strategy , policy development , and audit readiness .

2+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.

Strong understanding of global privacy laws such as PDPL , GDPR, CCPA , and others.

Solid grasp of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, and related standards.

Experience in privacy assessments, compliance projects, ISMS implementation , and client communication.

Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT , ISO/IEC 27001 LA/LI, ISO/IEC 27701 (preferred).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.

• A mindset that is solution-oriented, collaborative, and growth-driven .
  Must Have:

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Possess a recognized professional certification in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Information Security Audit. Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of two years of practical experience in any of these fields will also be considered.

Should have a good reputation , with no final conviction for crimes involving breach of trust, honor, or professional ethics, unless legally reinstated.

Must not have been dismissed from previous employment due to disciplinary actions, or had their professional license revoked/suspended based on a disciplinary ruling.

Passport orCPR Copy

Work with one of the most specialized and fast-growing privacy consulting firms in India.

Exposure to multinational clients and global regulations .

A clear career path with opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior consultants .

Ownership of high-impact, strategic engagements from day one.

Flexible work culture – hybrid options available.

Ongoing support for certifications, professional development, and learning.

From the Tsaaro Team:

"At Tsaaro, we’re building not just a consulting firm, but a community of privacy professionals who care about making a difference. If you’re ready to move beyond checklists and become a true advisor, we want you on our team."

Ready to Elevate Your Privacy Career?

Apply now and be a part of Tsaaro’s mission to revolutionize privacy and cybersecurity consulting .

In security risk management we're looking to harness the power of industry best practice combined with driving new innovation on how we do security risk assessments and modelling. Our security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices of how we identify, track and reduce our security risk across everything we do.

To support this we need to use industry best practices paired with emerging threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to ultimately drive decision making. In this role, you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will not only work within the team but also cross-functionally with various teams across the organisation. The team contributes ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. Additionally, the team collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.