Executive - Information Security

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Information Security Operations

• Support the day-to-day operation and monitoring of information security systems, controls, and processes in accordance with approved policies, standards, and procedures.
• Review security alerts and logs using available security tools, document observations, and promptly escalate suspected threats, vulnerabilities, or control failures. 
• Assist in tracking vulnerabilities, security findings, and remediation actions with relevant internal teams and service providers.
• Maintain accurate security records, registers, evidence, and operational documentation. 

Risk, Compliance and Audit Support

• Assist in information security risk assessments by gathering information, documenting risks and controls, and maintaining risk and remediation trackers. 
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating evidence, arranging meetings, recording findings, and following up on agreed corrective actions. 
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001, applicable Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) requirements, and internal security policies.
• Identify potential gaps or non-compliance and escalate them to the Manager – Information Security with clear supporting information. 

Cybersecurity Incident Support 

• Support the logging, triage, investigation, containment, and documentation of cybersecurity incidents under the direction of the Manager – Information Security.
• Maintain incident records, timelines, evidence, and action logs, and support post-incident reviews and lessons-learned activities. 
• Follow approved incident response and escalation procedures and maintain appropriate confidentiality. 

Policies, Procedures and ISMS Documentation 

• Support the development, review, communication, and maintenance of information security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and templates. 
• Maintain controlled versions of information security documents and ensure records are complete, current, and accessible to authorized stakeholders. 
• Support the collection and reporting of ISMS performance data, control implementation status, and supporting evidence. 

Security Awareness and Stakeholder Coordination

• Support the delivery of information security awareness campaigns, training sessions, phishing simulations, and related communications.

• Respond to routine information security queries and coordinate with employees, IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders as required.

• Promote responsible use of Dubai Chambers information and technology resources and reinforce a positive security culture.

Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environment

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant quality, health, safety, security and environmental procedures and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety and delivery of high-quality services.

Reporting

• Prepare relative reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet the departmental requirements, policies, and standards.

Others

Other relevant tasks of the job purpose when, and if required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience and Skills

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT security, risk, compliance, or audit.

• Relevant internships, cooperative training, graduate projects, or national service experience may be considered.