Consultant – Information Security (Qatar) Doha

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in IT, with a postgraduate degree in cybersecurity being a plus, and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Professional certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, or ISO27001LA are required or highly preferred.

Job Summary

Consultant – Information Security role is responsible to maintain information
security management within the Infrastructure & Network and continue security
controls to maintain adequate cyber security posture within the environment and
support manage IT Information Security Lead.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with Infrastructure, Network, and Service Operations teams to ensure
the security of SJC IT infrastructure, networks, and service operations.

• Coordinate with vendors and conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration
testing for infrastructure and networks.

• Coordinate with the Cybersecurity Engineer – Governance and Risk Management to
maintain infrastructure and network security management policies, procedures,
and risk management.

• Assist in developing, implementing, and managing the overall enterprise
infrastructure processes for information security and associated architecture
standards, such as ISO 27001, NIA, Cyber Security Law, Privacy Management Law,
and Qatar 2022 Cyber Security Requirements.

• Evaluate suspected security breaches and recommend corrective actions,
including incidents involving external vendors.

• Follow the cyber security incident management and incident response plan.

• Serve as part of the security incident response planning and execution.

• Assist Risk Management, Internal Audit, and the IT department in developing
appropriate criteria to assess the compliance levels of new and existing
applications and/or technology infrastructure elements against enterprise
security standards.

• Assist in reviewing infrastructure and/or technology environments during the
development or acquisition process to (a) ensure compliance with corporate
security policies and directions and (b) assist in the overall integration
process with SJC IT’s existing technology environment.

• Evaluate information security KPIs based on the Information Security/Privacy
Objectives and review those KPIs based on changes to the security objectives.

• Maintain infrastructure and networks to support the organization’s information
security/privacy policies and procedures, and ensure their timely updates in
light of changing circumstances, best practices, and regulatory directives.

• Conduct security assessments to maintain an adequate security posture within
the SJC IT environment.

• Improve Security Operations Center monitoring based on the evolving cyber
security environment and emerging attacks.

• Work with the Head of Information Security to coordinate with the MOI Security
Shield and maintain NCSOC onboarding and continuity of connectivity.

• Work with the Head of Information Security to coordinate with the MPTO team
and maintain Qatar 2022 implementations based on the agreed roadmap.

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the Information Security Lead
related to infrastructure and network environment changes, incidents, problems,
service operations, and critical areas.

Mandatory Actions – 

• IT Security Team Meeting – Monthly Basis.

• Risk Register Validation – Monthly Basis (until the IT environment reaches a
stable state).

• Information Security KPI Validation – Monthly, Quarterly (Reporting),
Bi-annual, and Annual.

• Compliance Management – NIA, Qatar 2022, NCSOC, Q-CERT, ISO 27001:2013, Cyber
Crime Law, Privacy Law, and other applicable laws and regulations relevant to
SJC IT.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies 

       TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

ORGANIZATION VALUES:

* Deep understanding and management experience of Information Security
standards, processes and risk management.
* Knowledge of Department Priorities, Products, and the strategy
* Information security landscape
* Maintain ISO27001:2013 certificate and other compliance requirements
* Developing the information security strategy
* Information security KPI defining and validation
* Benchmarking
* Risk Management
* Designing and Maintaining Information Security Management Policies and
procedure 
* Knowledge of government and regulatory requirements
* Experience is Managing Security Operations Center (SOC)
* Experience in current Security tools and solutions
* Personal information privacy management

* Act as One
* Over deliver on our promises
* Share what matters 
* Always Challenge Assumptions
* Be pioneering

 

4. Key Business Interactions InternalExternal
1. SJC IT Information Security Lead
2. IT Department team and heads
3. IT Security Team
4. Internal Auditors

 

1. Vendors 
2. External Auditors

3. Regulatory

 

 

5. Qualifications & ExperienceRequired Qualifications: 
* University Degree in Information Technology with Msc. in Information
Security/ Cyber security from a recognized university is a plus. 
* Certifications in Information security such as CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP,
CBCP, GIAC, ISO27001LA, CCNA-security, MCSE-security
* Offensive security certifications CEH and CHFI is a plus

Preferred Experience:
* Minimum 5-8 years of experience of which a minimum of 5 years should be in a
similar position / responsibility.       

   

 

 

About Malomatia

malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider, bringing
together top Qatari and international talent to deliver innovative, end-to-end
technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals.

Our mission

Empowering Qatar’s businesses and governments to leap into the digital future
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Our vision

To become Qatar’s trusted knowledge partner in digital transformation,
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Driving change that makes a real impact

Since 2008, malomatia has been driving Qatar’s digital transformation through
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Established in 2008, malomatia is a Qatari leader in IT services and digital
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support national development goals. Powered by a diverse team of skilled Qatari
and international IT professionals, we deliver innovative, high-value digital
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Our mission is to inspire customers to thrive through digital excellence, and we
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agility, excellence, trust, and innovation.

 

Join us in shaping the future of technology in Qatar

Responsibilities

The consultant is responsible for maintaining information security management within the infrastructure and network environments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will coordinate vulnerability assessments, manage security incidents, and provide regular reporting to the Information Security Lead.

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