Head of Incident Response
(JO0000000028)
Overview
Reference
JO0000000028
Salary
AED30,000 - AED40,000/month + Benefits
Specialism:
Tech
Job Type
Permanent
Job Location
- United Arab Emirates -- Dubai Province
Posted
25 April 2025
About the Client:
Our client is a cash-rich Fintech company in Dubai, providing innovative financial technology solutions to a rapidly expanding market. The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and resilience, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and the continuity of its operations. They are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Incident Response to lead their security incident management program.
Job Summary:
The Head of Incident Response will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company's incident response strategy, ensuring swift and effective responses to security incidents. This individual will lead a team of incident responders, conduct forensic investigations, and develop proactive measures to mitigate future security risks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of incident response methodologies, strong leadership skills, and extensive experience in the Fintech or financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
- Incident Response Strategy & Management:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive incident response plan, including procedures for detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Lead and manage the incident response team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Oversee the investigation and analysis of security incidents, including cyberattacks, data breaches, and system outages.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of security incidents to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and implement incident response playbooks and runbooks.
- Forensic Investigations & Analysis:
- Conduct forensic investigations to determine the root cause of security incidents.
- Analyze log files, network traffic, and system data to identify security breaches and vulnerabilities.
- Utilize forensic tools and techniques to recover and analyze digital evidence.
- Prepare detailed forensic reports and present findings to management.
- Threat Intelligence & Proactive Security:
- Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds to identify potential security risks.
- Develop and implement proactive security measures to prevent future incidents.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
- Implement and maintain security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Develop and conduct security awareness training for employees.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including data privacy and security standards (e.g., UAE Central Bank regulations, GDPR, PCI DSS).
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports related to security incidents.
- Maintain accurate records of all security incidents and investigations.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Build and lead a high-performing incident response team.
- Mentor and develop team members, providing technical guidance and support.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage and optimize the incident response budget.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.
- Present technical information clearly and concisely.
- Collaborate with other security teams, IT departments, and business units.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in incident response, security operations, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in the Fintech or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of incident response methodologies (e.g., NIST, SANS).
- Experience with forensic investigation tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA) are highly desirable.
Essential Skills:
- Incident Response Expertise: Deep understanding of incident response methodologies and best practices.
- Forensic Analysis: Proven ability to conduct forensic investigations and analyze digital evidence.
- Threat Intelligence: Strong knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and techniques.
- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage incident response teams.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Fluent in Arabic (written and spoken).
- Experience with cloud security and incident response.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with security automation and orchestration.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a critical security function in a rapidly growing Fintech company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Dynamic and challenging work environment.
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