Regional Information Security Manager – Middle East And Africa

The Apex Group

Hybrid
Uae pdpl and difc data protection compliance
Saudi sama csf and nca ecc implementation
South africa popia enforcement and breach reporting
The role involves managing technical risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing technical risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities.
  • Candidates must align local security strategies with global directives while integrating complex frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001.
  • The position offers high visibility within a fast-growing global organization with opportunities for professional development and certification.

Matching Summary

The role involves managing technical risk exposure and ensuring regulatory compliance across GCC and African entities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UAE PDPL and DIFC data protection compliance
  • Saudi SAMA CSF and NCA ECC implementation
  • South Africa POPIA enforcement and breach reporting
  • NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 framework integration
  • RCSA leadership and regional KRI/KPI definition
  • GCC/Africa financial institution risk management experience

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud security knowledge in Azure or AWS environments
  • Experience with IAM/PAM platforms like CyberArk
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups
  • Passion for continuous learning and upskilling

Key Requirements

  • 10–15 years in Cyber risk or Technical Risk
  • Practical delivery across UAE, Saudi, and South Africa landscapes
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Good knowledge of cloud and hybrid security models
  • Industry certifications such as CISM or CRISC advantageous

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