Overview
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:
• Bachelor’s 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
• Master’s 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@nairsystems.com
