Data Protection Officer

Nair Systems is currently looking Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required skills and qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.

* 10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).

* Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.

* Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.

* Practical involvement in managing data breaches, incidents, and regulatory reporting.

* Exposure to training and awareness programs related to data privacy and governance.

* Background in working with third-party service providers and ensuring their compliance with data handling requirements.

* Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.

* Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

* Ability to develop and implement complex data protection strategies.

* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.

* Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams.

* Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements,

* Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701).

* Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC 11179).

* Expertise in data classification, cataloguing, mapping, and stewardship practices.

* Solid understanding of information security controls, encryption standards, and secure data transfer methods.

* Experience in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).

* Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 31000, NIST CSF) as they apply to data protection.

* Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup requirements.

* Hands-on experience with data protection and monitoring tools (e.g., Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data discovery, access control, and monitoring solutions).

* Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on data-related incidents and breaches.

* Strong skills in policy development, documentation, and regulatory reporting.

Preferred skills and qualifications

* Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.

* Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),

* Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

* Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure.

* Familiarity with incident management and disaster recovery planning.

* Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.

* Background in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in industry.

* Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

* Expertise in secure software development and DevSecOps practices.

* Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security.

* Multilingual proficiency for international security collaboration.

8. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

* Excellent communication skills

* Multi-tasking

* Ability to problem solving under high pressure

* Good knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring tools.

* Experience of working with multiple projects/tasks and the ability to prioritize.

* Experience of supporting multiple teams within a business.

* Good documentation skills (MS Office/Visio/Project)

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your latest resume in MS Word format at the earliest at