Overview
Specialist Data & Access Security Planning (Trainee) at United Arab Emirates Government (or related public sector entity) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Key Accountabilities - Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity. - Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. - Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments. - Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches. - Maintain secure access controls and ensure proper user permission management. Develop and update privacy policies in alignment with laws such as UAE Data law, Dubai Data law, DESC security law, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
Full job description
Key Accountabilities
- Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity.
- Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches.
- Maintain secure access controls and ensure proper user permission management. Develop and update privacy policies in alignment with laws such as UAE Data law, Dubai Data law, DESC security law, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
- Ensure data handling processes meet compliance requirements.
- Oversee data lifecycle practices, including data collection, usage, storage, and deletion.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems, software, or projects.
Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies
Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma Holder in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent
Experience
- Preferred existing knowledge of the Information Security
Skills
- Ability to work both independently or as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional integrity
- Organizational Commitment
- Achievement Motivation
- Flexibility
Competencies
Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level 1 for Band 6, Level 2 for Band 5, level 3 for Band 4, level 4 for Band 3.
- Think strategically (Level 2 of 5)
- Achieve tangible results (Level 2 of 5)
- Lead breakthrough change (Level 2 of 5)
- Exceed customer expectations (Level 2 of 5)
- Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 2 of 5)
- Target win-win outcomes (Level 2 of 5)
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