Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist at FinDigit
Summary
FinDigit is hiring a full-time, on-site Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist in Manama to monitor and respond to security threats, run vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, manage firewalls/IDS/IPS/SIEM, and support compliance efforts like ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST.
Data Privacy and Cyber Security Specialist at FinDigit in Manama, B13, BH. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
Duties- Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents across systems, networks, and applications.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and improve security policies, procedures, and standards in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.
- Investigate and remediate security breaches, incidents, or anomalies, including root cause analysis.
- Support risk assessments and audit activities, including internal reviews and external compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
- Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote a strong security culture across the organization.
- Work with IT and development teams to embed secure coding and system configurations from the start.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, tools, and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.
- Bachelor's Degree in information technology
- Professional certificate in information security or Professional certification in information security audit
- Ability to vaticinator potential threats based on current trends in cybersecurity.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Join us in our mission to protect our digital landscape while advancing your career in cybersecurity! Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: BD350.000 - BD700.000 per month Work Location: In person