Senior Information Security / Senior Cyber Security Assessor (Certification)

About This Role

The Senior Information Security / Cyber Security Assessor (Certification) is responsible for leading and executing certification assessment activities to evaluate organizations’ compliance with national and international cybersecurity and information security standards. The role ensures fair, consistent, and objective certification decisions while overseeing assessment teams, managing certification cases, and maintaining the integrity of the certification process. It also contributes to developing certification methodologies, tools, and frameworks aligned with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Delivery of certification services Senior Information Security / Cyber Security Assessor is responsible for the day to day certification application assessment review, validation
• Manage the team and assign the cases
• Maintain detailed and organize records of the certification process, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Ensuring that the highest standards of competence and impartiality are maintained, and that consistency is achieved across certification activities
• Review different organizations’ Information Security / Cyber Security compliance to national or international standards and best practices in Information Security / Cyber Security
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of Information Security / Cyber Security controls
• Document observations/findings in such a manner that they are clearly understandable and traceable and are based on objective evidence
• Develop and maintain certification procedures and required tools based on National Information Security Compliance framework
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality and to declare any potential conflicts of interest that might jeopardize an objective assessment as required
• Develop measurement and compliance mechanisms & tools to monitor improvements
• Provide a recommendation on the outcome of an assessment
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in security, emerging threats, and evolving technology to ensure the certification process remains relevant
• Conduct efficient and effective Cyber Security risk assessments and Information Security / Cyber Security audit procedures
• Develop and deliver internal training and workshop to upscale and build Information Security / Cyber Security, compliance, assurance and audit capabilities within the team.
• Manage the external communication during the audit: from the application till the issue of decision

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in IT / Information Security / Cyber Security.
• At least 4 years of experience as a senior auditor, assessor, or in cybersecurity risk/security management roles.
• Experience in cybersecurity consulting or implementation aligned with national/international standards is an advantage.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent certifications.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessment and audit methodologies.
• Expertise in security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NIA, CSF, etc.).
• Understanding of certification and accreditation standards (ISO/IEC 17021, 17024, 17065, 17006, ISO 19011, ISA, ITAF).
• Hands-on experience in information security auditing and assurance.
• Strong awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Core Skills

• Excellent analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret compliance frameworks and certification criteria objectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (written and verbal).
• Experience delivering training and workshops across government and private sectors.

Behavioral Competencies

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with high levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Capability to manage multiple assignments and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Commitment to impartiality, confidentiality, and ethical assessment practices.

Language: English (required)

Availability: As soon as possible

The contract duration is 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on departmental requirements.