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    Daman

    Health Insurance

    Specialist, Data Privacy

    Any, United Arab EmiratesOn-SiteFull-time3–6 yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Execute information security activities in accordance with approved policies, standards, and procedures.

    • Perform assigned information security and governance tasks to support organizational compliance requirements.

    • Contribute subject-matter expertise to information security initiatives within defined scope.

    • Apply approved information security standards and controls across systems, processes, and documentation.

    • Participate in information security awareness activities by providing domain input when required.

    Responsibilities

    Information Security & Governance

    • Perform information security and IT risk assessments within assigned scope and document results.

    • Execute control checks against approved information security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

    • Conduct third-party and vendor security assessments as assigned and document findings.

    • Maintain compliance evidence and security documentation in line with regulatory and audit requirements.

    • Analyze security control effectiveness and report observations through defined channels.

    • Apply approved security policies and procedures in day-to-day operational activities.

    Collaborate on Security Initiatives

    • Coordinate with group-level stakeholders to support the implementation of security initiatives and action plans.

    • Ensure alignment of security practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    • Apply group security playbooks and standards within the organization as directed.

    • Provide technical and governance input related to information security controls and requirements.

    • Identify control gaps or implementation issues and escalate through appropriate management channels.

    • Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and operational observations.

    Outsourced Cyber Security Services

    • Support coordination with shared service providers responsible for IT and cybersecurity services.

    • Monitor service delivery and assist in tracking compliance with contractual agreements and SLAs.

    • Participate in security assessments and audits involving external service providers.

    Data Protection & Privacy

    • Perform data classification and protection activities in line with approved data protection requirements.

    • Execute controls related to PII and PHI data security as defined by policies and procedures.

    • Review data handling practices and document observations related to privacy compliance.

    • Support identification and documentation of data protection risks and incidents.

    Identity and Access Governance

    • Preform Identity and Access Management governance activities, including onboarding, offboarding, access reviews, and recertification processes.

    • Review privileged access and MFA controls and document compliance status. 

    • Maintain access governance records and supporting evidence. 

    Standard duties

    • Execute information security tasks in accordance with approved group playbooks and operational procedures.

    • Perform security monitoring, vulnerability tracking, and compliance checks within assigned scope.

    • Maintain GRC documentation, risk registers, and compliance trackers.

    • Perform control testing and evidence collection activities for audits and regulatory reviews.

    • Track information security risks and remediation actions and report status through defined channels.

    • Document information security incidents, root causes, and corrective actions as assigned.

    • Prepare technical and governance inputs used by management for security reporting.

    • Apply ISMS processes and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

    • Coordinate operationally with shared services teams to execute assigned security activities.

    • Support incident tracking, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action plans (CAPA).

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, or a related field.

    • 3–6 years of experience in information security, IT governance, risk, or compliance roles.

    • Knowledge of information security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, ADHICS, NESA IA, COBIT, or similar.

    • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, CISA, Security+, or equivalent) are an advantage.

    • Strong execution capability in information security and governance activities.

    • Ability to perform detailed assessments and document findings accurately.

    • Good understanding of security controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.

    • Ability to work within defined procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths.

    • Strong analytical and documentation skills.

    • Effective communication skills for reporting findings and observations.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Daman

    Daman is a leading health insurance provider in the UAE.

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