KEA_Cyber Security Coordinator

Reference number 2025-0276 Date 24. February 2025

KEA_Cyber Security Coordinator

Division: IT / System Administration

Company: (Company Name)

Location: (Location)

Join as: Professionals

Full-time

The Cyber Security Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and coordinating cybersecurity initiatives across the Middle East and Africa region, focusing on achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification. This role will implement security controls, monitor compliance, and ensure that cybersecurity practices align with global standards and regional regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ISO 27001 certification for the MEA region subsidiaries.
• Regular reporting on the cyber security situation to the respective management and to the Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO).
• Implement and communicate defined cyber security measures by group cyber security team.
• Implement risk, vulnerability and threat management by providing a coordinated process and tooling.
• Collaborate with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and regularly update the risk management plan.
• Implement and communicate cybersecurity policies, procedures, guidelines and initiatives as well as local legal and regulatory cyber security requirements.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, reporting any deviations or compliance gaps.
• Conduct and support internal and external cyber security audits.
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for employees on cyber security topics.
• Develop cybersecurity awareness materials tailored to the MEA region, addressing specific regional threats and regulatory requirements.
• Ad-hoc reporting of major risks, cyber security threats, and policy deviations to the respective management and CISO.
• Coordinate and participate in the incident response process, ensuring effective handling of security incidents.
• Prepare regular reports on incident handling and post-incident reviews, identifying areas for improvement.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to integrate and embed cybersecurity practices into business operations and processes.
• Act as the primary liaison between the MEA region and group cyber security team.
• Act as the primary interface and first contact for all cyber security related requests from customers, suppliers, and internal parties.
• Ensure the provision and maintenance of the required security documentation.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on ISO 27001 implementation and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 standards, including ISMS development, auditing, and certification processes.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Ability to conduct security awareness and training programs for diverse teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Professional certifications, such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Experience working in cybersecurity within the MEA region or other emerging markets.
• Knowledge of global, regional and local regulatory requirements for data security and privacy within the MEA region.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, COBIT).
• Experience in coordinating security initiatives in a multi-national or cross-functional environment.

Your application

Interested? Apply online now!

If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity on or before 24/03/2025.

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