Security Compliance Manager

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Lead compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives for a security-focused organization. Oversee security audits, implement compliance frameworks, and ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and other standards. Requires 5+ years of experience, leadership skills, and certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or CISA.

Key Highlights
Lead security compliance and governance team
Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR
Conduct internal and external security audits
Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Remote work opportunity within UAE
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage the security compliance and governance team
Develop, implement, and maintain security compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks
Conduct internal and external security audits, assessments, and gap analyses
Manage risk assessment processes and oversee mitigation strategies
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliance across systems and processes
Maintain documentation for compliance programs, controls, and audit evidence
Monitor regulatory changes and update compliance practices accordingly
Support incident response and security investigations from a compliance perspective
Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and audit stakeholders
Technical Skills Required
ISO 27001 SOC 2 NIST GDPR CIS Controls audit processes risk assessments governance frameworks security tools controls compliance monitoring systems
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates
Competitive compensation package
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Exposure to enterprise security governance and compliance programs
Flexible and collaborative work environment
Strong focus on regulatory excellence and security best practices
Opportunity to shape compliance strategy and governance frameworks
Clear career progression within security, risk, and compliance leadership functions
Nice to Have
Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

Job Description


🌟 We’re Hiring: Security Compliance Manager

📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

đź•’ Employment Type: Full-Time

💼 Level: Mid-Level – Senior Level

📊 About Us

We are a security-focused and compliance-driven organization dedicated to protecting data, ensuring regulatory adherence, and maintaining strong governance across all technology and business operations. Our team is committed to building secure, resilient, and compliant systems that meet global standards and industry best practices.

🎯 The Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Compliance Manager to lead our compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, oversee security audits, and implement compliance frameworks that strengthen organizational security posture and operational integrity.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the security compliance and governance team

• Develop, implement, and maintain security compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks

• Conduct internal and external security audits, assessments, and gap analyses

• Manage risk assessment processes and oversee mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliance across systems and processes

• Maintain documentation for compliance programs, controls, and audit evidence

• Monitor regulatory changes and update compliance practices accordingly

• Support incident response and security investigations from a compliance perspective

• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and audit stakeholders

âś… Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• 5+ years of experience in information security, compliance, risk management, or related roles

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role preferred

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and CIS Controls

• Experience with audit processes, risk assessments, and governance frameworks

• Familiarity with security tools, controls, and compliance monitoring systems

• Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are highly desirable

• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

🌟 What We Offer

• Fully remote work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates

• Competitive compensation package

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

• Exposure to enterprise security governance and compliance programs

• Flexible and collaborative work environment

• Strong focus on regulatory excellence and security best practices

• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy and governance frameworks

• Clear career progression within security, risk, and compliance leadership functions


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