Manager - Cyber Security

We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

Let us paint a picture for you

Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.

Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.

Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.

We are looking for a cyber security manager to join our team and lead our cyber security practice. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of cyber security services to our internal teams, managing our environment, and evaluating then continually improving the platform. You will also ensure that our own systems and data are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

As a Cyber Security Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring continuous monitoring for threats, security events, responding to incidents, and reporting on security posture
• Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber security projects, including risk assessments, audits, penetration testing, incident response, and remediation
• Evaluate threat intelligence capabilities with proactive identification and mitigation of risks
• Monitor and evaluate the cyber security landscape and emerging threats, and provide recommendations and best practices to the firm
• Oversee the creation of a cyber security team and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback
• Create, maintain and improve security policies, processes, and procedures establishes a strong security foundation
• Ensure that our own systems and data are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations, and implement policies and procedures to enhance our cyber security posture
• Collaborate across IT teams to foster a unified approach to security
• Develop and maintain relationships with teams & stakeholders and communicate effectively on cyber security issues and solutions

Think you've got what it takes to be a Cyber Security Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Strong written and spoken English
• At least five years of experience in cyber security, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or OSCP are preferred
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as NIST, ISO, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, etc
• Proficient in cyber security tools and techniques, such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, malware analysis, forensics, etc
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
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