Nair Systems
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.
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 [email protected]
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