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Nair Systems is currently looking Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required skills and qualifications:
Bachelors degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.
Practical involvement in managing data breaches, incidents, and regulatory reporting.
Exposure to training and awareness programs related to data privacy and governance.
Background in working with third-party service providers and ensuring their compliance with data handling requirements.
Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.
Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
Ability to develop and implement complex data protection strategies.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams.
Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements,
Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701).
Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC 11179).
Expertise in data classification, cataloguing, mapping, and stewardship practices.
Solid understanding of information security controls, encryption standards, and secure data transfer methods.
Experience in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 31000, NIST CSF) as they apply to data protection.
Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup requirements.
Hands-on experience with data protection and monitoring tools (e.g., Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data discovery, access control, and monitoring solutions).
Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on data-related incidents and breaches.
Strong skills in policy development, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
Preferred skills and qualifications
Masters degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.
Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with incident management and disaster recovery planning.
Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
Background in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in industry.
Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Expertise in secure software development and DevSecOps practices.
Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security.
Multilingual proficiency for international security collaboration.
8. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Excellent communication skills
Multi-tasking
Ability to problem solving under high pressure
Good knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring tools.
Experience of working with multiple projects/tasks and the ability to prioritize.
Experience of supporting multiple teams within a business.
Good documentation skills (MS Office/Visio/Project)
Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your latest resume in MS Word format at the earliest at nishanthini.suda[at]nairsystems.com
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