Head of Information Security - Qatari National
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
The Head of Information Security is the executive accountable for the client organization’s information security function.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Overview
- The Head of Information Security is the executive accountable for the client organization’s information security function.
- The role is responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets by defining the security strategy and ensuring effective management of the risks and threats that may impact the organization.
- The Head of Information Security provides leadership in establishing a secure and resilient operating environment, promotes a strong security culture, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and governance requirements.
- As a senior executive, the Head of Information Security advises executive management on security-related matters and ensures that security objectives remain aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field from a recognized university.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in information security, cyber risk management, or related leadership roles.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing similar work – leading an information security / cybersecurity function or advising at executive level.
- Experience defining an information security strategy aligned with business objectives, and managing security risks and threats end-to-end.
- Demonstrated experience with Qatar’s regulatory frameworks (NCSA, NIA, CIIP, PDPPL).
- Proven ability to engage and influence executive management, boards and key stakeholders.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex, high-pressure situations and incidents.
- Information security risk management and security strategy definition
- Strong understanding of security, risk, governance and regulatory frameworks
- Ability to translate security requirements into business priorities and strategic initiatives
- Ability to promote and foster a security-aware culture across the organisation
- Security incident and crisis leadership
Technical
- Security strategy & governance
- Risk & threat management
- Regulatory & compliance (NCSA, NIA, CIIP, PDPPL)
- Security architecture & resilience
- Incident & crisis management
- Third-party / vendor security governance
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at malomatia
Portfolio Manager – Strategic Programs (Qatari National)
Doha, QAT
The employer is looking for a Portfolio Manager to oversee large, complex strategic programs, ensuring timely execution and regulatory compliance. The role requires close engagement with senior government stakeholders an
Engineer - Cloud Security Architect
Doha, QAT
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer / Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Practice. In this role, you will work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to de
Senior Network Engineer
Doha, QAT
Role Summary JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network and Security Engineer with deep expertise in Huawei technologies to join our Network and Security Operations Center (NSOC) team. The ideal c
Cloud Security Engineer
Doha, QAT
About the Role: We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer / Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Practice. In this role, you'll help design, implement, and strengthen security across multi-cloud environments while workin
Senior Engineer - SOC L2 Onsite Analyst
Doha, QAT
Monitor and analyze security alerts, investigate incidents, manage security tools (SIEM, EDR, NDR), apply threat intelligence, and mentor junior analysts. Requires 5+ years experience and a Bachelor's degree in Informati
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Doha, QAT
Design, implement, and maintain on-premises IT infrastructure including servers, storage, virtualization, and data center systems. Ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability of infrastructure supporting
Lead - Managed Infra Services
Doha, QAT
Role Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Service Line Manager – Managed Infrastructure Services is accountable for the operational stability, performance, and continuous improvement of on-premise infrastructure services, includi
IT Coordinator
Doha, QAT
Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the IT department and team members Prepare, organize, and maintain IT documentation, records, and reports Coordinate meetings, calendars, and
Portfolio Manager – Strategic Programs (Qatari National)
Doha, QAT
Engineer - Cloud Security Architect
Doha, QAT
Senior Network Engineer
Doha, QAT
Cloud Security Engineer
Doha, QAT
Senior Engineer - SOC L2 Onsite Analyst
Doha, QAT
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Doha, QAT
Lead - Managed Infra Services
Doha, QAT
IT Coordinator
Doha, QAT