GF1832 - MANAGER - CYBER SECURITY
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CompanyGulf Air Group
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DivisionInformation Technology
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LocationBahrain - Head Quarter
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DepartmentInformation Technology
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Closing Date15-Nov-2025
JOB PURPOSE
The Cyber Security Manager is responsible to safeguard the groups critical information assets, systems, and infrastructure against cyber threats and attacks. This involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive cyber security program that aligns with the group's strategic objectives, industry regulations, and best practices. The Cyber Security Manager provides strategic leadership in managing cyber security risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and operational systems.
The role fosters a strong cyber security culture, drive incident response and recovery planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices across the organization. Ultimately, the Cyber Security Manager plays a crucial role in protecting the aviation group's critical assets, maintaining operational resilience, and upholding the organization's reputation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Risk Assessment and Management
• Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities within the aviation group's systems, networks, and infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks, prioritizing the most critical areas.
• Continuously monitoring the threat landscape and updating risk management plans accordingly.
2. Security Governance and Policy Development
• Establishing and maintaining robust cyber security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to the aviation group's specific needs.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations, such as the Aviation Cyber Security Regulation (AVCSR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cyber security within the organization.
3. Security Architecture and Implementation
• Designing and overseeing the implementation of secure and resilient information systems, networks, and operational technology (OT) components.
• Integrating security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access management solutions, to protect against cyber threats.
• Ensuring the proper configuration and maintenance of these security systems.
4. Incident Response and Recovery Planning
• Developing and regularly testing incident response and business continuity plans to ensure the organization's ability to effectively respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including IT teams, operational personnel, and external agencies, to manage cyber incidents.
• Implementing lessons learned from incidents to improve the organization's cyber security posture.
• Develop a comprehensive incident response plan that outlines the procedures and actions to be taken in the event of a cyber security incident or data breach.
• Clearly define the incident response team, their roles and responsibilities, and the communication protocols to be followed during an incident.
• Establish incident classification and escalation criteria to ensure timely and appropriate response based on the severity and impact of the incident.
• Implement robust incident detection, analysis, and containment mechanisms to quickly identify, investigate, and mitigate the impact of cyber threats.
• Ensure the incident response plan is regularly tested and updated to address evolving threats and lessons learned from previous incidents.
5. Security Awareness and Training
• Providing ongoing cyber security awareness training for all employees, from senior leadership to operational staff.
• Fostering a strong cyber security culture within the aviation group, emphasizing the role of every individual in maintaining a secure environment.
• Collaborating with human resources and training departments to ensure effective security awareness campaigns and programs.
• Conduct periodic cyber security incident response and recovery exercises to test the aviation group's preparedness and response capabilities.
• Involve cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, legal, and public relations, to simulate realistic cyber attack scenarios and assess the organization's ability to coordinate and respond effectively.
• Incorporate lessons learned from these exercises into the continuous improvement of the incident response and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with industry peers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to participate in joint cyber security exercises and share best practices.
6. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management
• Evaluating and managing the cyber security risks associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Implementing robust vendor due diligence processes and contractual requirements to ensure the security of the aviation group's supply chain.
• Monitoring and assessing the cyber security posture of third-party partners on an ongoing basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer and Web Developer.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph