Regional Information Security Manager – Middle East And Africa

Apex Group

Hybrid
Uae pdpl and difc data protection compliance
Saudi sama csf and nca ecc frameworks
South africa popia enforcement and breach reporting
This role manages risk exposure and compliance across GCC and Africa entities while aligning with global cyber strategy

Job Summary

  • This role manages risk exposure and compliance across GCC and Africa entities while aligning with global cyber strategy.
  • The position requires deep expertise in regional regulations including UAE PDPL, Saudi SAMA, and South Africa POPIA alongside global frameworks.
  • Candidates will lead the annual RCSA process, drive remediation efforts, and deliver decision-ready inputs to the Technology Risk Forum.

Matching Summary

This role manages risk exposure and compliance across GCC and Africa entities while aligning with global cyber strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UAE PDPL and DIFC data protection compliance
  • Saudi SAMA CSF and NCA ECC frameworks
  • South Africa POPIA enforcement and breach reporting
  • NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001:2022 integration
  • RCSA leadership and Technology Risk Forum management
  • GCC/Africa financial institution risk experience

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud security knowledge in Azure or AWS environments
  • Experience with IAM/PAM platforms like CyberArk
  • Strong executive presentation and communication skills
  • Passion for continuous learning and upskilling
  • Methodical approach to security engineering problems

Key Requirements

  • 10–15 years in Cyber risk/Technical Risk/Compliance
  • Practical delivery across UAE, Saudi, and South African landscapes
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or CISM/CRISC certifications advantageous

Work Rights

Not specified

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