senior it security governance.

about the company
A major financial institution in the region.


about the job

• Develop, implement, and maintain the IT security project governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures.

• Ensure the framework aligns with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT) and relevant financial industry regulations.

• Regularly review and update the governance framework to address emerging threats, new technologies, and evolving business needs.

• Ensure security requirements are identified, documented, and integrated into project plans and designs from the initial stages (Security by Design).

• Review project proposals, business cases, and design documents to ensure security risks are adequately addressed.

• Lead or participate in security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments for new and ongoing projects.

• Act as the primary security point of contact and trusted advisor for project managers, business stakeholders, and IT teams on security governance matters.