Synopsis
As part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance team, this role is the Etihad subject matter expert responsible for managing the execution of the security risk management process, procedures and guidelines - identifying, assessing and controlling risks. They will also manage compliance assessments and preparation activities in audits and certification audits against various standards and track/report compliance implementation. This role is part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance team and will require cooperation with corporate compliance functions on the harmonization of security law enforcement activities and conduct IT compliance research and requirement applicability analysis.
Accountabilities
Proactively seek opportunities to improve the efficiency / effectiveness of the IT security compliance program. Act as a channel of communication to IT to receive and direct compliance issues to appropriate IT resources for investigation and resolution.Develop, review and revise information security policies and supporting standards aligned with applicable industry best practices and regulations.Facilitate the development of remediation plans and the timely resolution of any identified gaps.
Accountabilities
Manage the execution of the security governance, risk and compliance program, with a focus on industry regulations and standards, data privacy and internal policies and standards compliance.Manage the enterprise-owned tools that support governance, risk and compliance activities and support service providers in delivering contractual security requirements.Identify and evaluate IT security risk factors and ensure adequate & effective IT security controls exists that mitigate these risks and meet current and future compliance requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of IT security regulatory requirements like NESA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.Provide assurance that IT security risks are effectively identified and addressed in relation to with deployment of new or enhancements in existing information systems and processes. Serve as the key point of contact and coordinate the IT security component of both internal and external audits.Manage the development, review and publishing of content for security awareness theme and conduct security awareness trainings & simulation exercises. Manage the vulnerability detection & remediation program with a focus on vulnerability prioritization and remediation with creation of timely reports & dashboards
Education & Experience
Knowledge of industry best practice standards pertaining to Information Security, risk management and data privacy Knowledge of and experience with Information Security and GRC tools required. Knowledge of and experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools for infrastructure and application systems. Understanding of international and local regulations pertaining to Aviation, Information Security and data privacy Ability to manage execution of projects by security services providers and internal teams. Good administrative skills with effectiveness in delivering modules and driving POCs. Very good written and oral communication skills required. A minimum of 7-12 years of experience in Cybersecurity with a focus on Governance Risk and Compliance. Graduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent industry experience. Industry and domain certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Assurance Professional (GIAC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
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