InfoSec Specialist
Location: Abu Dhabi
We seek an experienced Information Security Professional to support our CISO in providing strategic security guidance while managing complex stakeholder relationships across the organization. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate challenging conversations, build consensus, and drive security initiatives forward through influence and collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with the CISO to develop and maintain information security programs while building strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Coordinate and conduct periodic access reviews while managing stakeholder expectations and timelines
- Guide technical teams on security requirements through consultation and collaboration rather than mandate
- Manage escalations and resolve conflicts related to security policies and compliance requirements
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders such as IT, Network, Infrastructure, Application, and Development teams
- Lead security assessments while maintaining positive engagement with assessed teams
- Present security findings and recommendations to various stakeholders in a constructive manner
- Lead challenging discussions with business units and technical teams to address security concerns and drive resolution
- Navigate conflicting priorities between security requirements and business objectives to find balanced solutions
- Facilitate productive dialogue between different departments during security incidents or policy implementations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in information security with demonstrated stakeholder management success
· Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or related certifications
Required Skills
- Experience in mediating between technical and business stakeholders
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities across all organizational levels
- Demonstrated experience in managing difficult conversations and negotiations
- Excellence in building and maintaining strategic relationships
- Diplomatic approach to addressing security concerns and violations
- Ability to influence and persuade without direct authority
- Track record of achieving security objectives through collaboration
- Strong understanding of:
- Information security governance frameworks
- Stakeholder management and conflict resolution
- Risk management methodologies
- Security compliance standards and regulations
- Enterprise security architecture
- Change management principles
- Cloud Security
- Database Security
- Network Security
- Incident response
Working Environment
- Full-time position located at customer site
- Regular interaction with diverse stakeholder groups
- Must maintain professional composure in challenging circumstances
The ideal candidate will combine strong security expertise with outstanding people skills. They should demonstrate a proven ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining productive relationships across all levels. Success in this role requires someone who can turn potential conflicts into opportunities for collaboration and build lasting partnerships that advance security objectives.
