Senior IT Security Specialist
Posted on :
03-02-2025
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Design implement and monitor IT security strategies to protect Fintech applications platforms and sensitive data.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate potential risks.
- Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations industry standards and best practices related to data protection and cybersecurity.
- Lead the response to security incidents and work to investigate resolve and prevent future breaches.
- Collaborate with DevOps IT infrastructure and software development teams to integrate security best practices into software development lifecycles.
- Manage and improve identity and access management (IAM) processes ensuring secure user authentication and authorization.
- Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and Fintech industry trends proactively adapting security measures.
- Provide guidance on security architecture including encryption firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems.
- Lead training and awareness programs for employees to ensure best practices in data security.
- Maintain and update security documentation and policies in alignment with evolving regulations and industry standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT security within a Fintech company in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity protocols encryption methods and security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).
- Proficient in securing cloud environments (AWS Azure) and knowledge of banking security technologies (e.g. payment gateways PCI DSS).
- Experience in implementing and maintaining firewalls intrusion detection systems and security monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with security incident management vulnerability assessment tools and risk management.
- Strong understanding of UAE data protection laws GDPR and financial industry compliance requirements.
- Excellent problemsolving communication and organizational skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
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