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Senior Security and Compliance officer

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
8+ years
In brief

A Senior Security and Compliance officer in the GCC region requires audit, compliance, risk management, iso, analytical. Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. This.

Salary snapshot

What a Senior Security and Compliance officer earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Senior Security and Compliance officer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
21,000
Median
31,500
75th percentile
45,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Governance & Compliance
  • 02Manage full lifecycle compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS v4. 0.1, NIST, UAE PDPL, UAE Central Bank regulations, and other applicable laws.
  • 03Develop, review, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and governance documents.
  • 04Serve as the single point of contact for InfoSec compliance. Risk Management
  • 05Lead technology and information security risk assessments across all domains.
  • 06Maintain centralized risk registers with clear ownership, treatment plans, and traceability.
  • 07Provide regular risk posture reports and validate remediation effectiveness. Audit & Regulatory Oversight
  • 08Plan and manage audits, inspections, regulatory assessments, and certifications.
  • 09Coordinate internal and external stakeholder responses and ensure closure of findings. PCI DSS v4. 0.1 Compliance
  • 10Own PCI DSS compliance program, including scoping, assessment coordination, remediation, and documentation management.
  • 11impacting changes in systems or vendors. Awareness & Training
  • 12Design and manage induction and awareness programs via LMS platforms.
Required qualifications
  • — . Continuous Improvement
  • — Monitor regulatory changes and drive maturity improvements across GRC processes and tooling. Qualifications & Experience
  • — Education: Bachelor’s in InfoSec, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related fields.
  • — Experience: 8+ years in Information Security GRC roles, preferably in banking, fintech, or regulated sectors.
  • — Deep understanding of information security frameworks and risk governance.
  • — Strong documentation, analytical, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • — Ability to operate independently with strategic thinking and execution. Success Metrics
  • — Sustained PCI DSS and regulatory compliance.
Preferred qualifications
  • — Certifications (Preferred) : CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 LA/LI, PCI DSS. Core Skills
Education requirements
  • — Professional Certification

Required skills

auditcompliancerisk managementisoanalyticalawsReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Preferred skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Tools & technologies

awsCommercial driver's license information system CDLISComputer-assisted testing softwareDatabase softwareDigital imaging system softwareDocument scanning softwareDriving simulatorsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordNational Driver Register NDRSafety Status Measurement System SafeStat

Hiring companies we see

  • Emaratech

Hired across

  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Senior Security and Compliance officer do in the GCC?

    A Senior Security and Compliance officer in the GCC performs core duties related to audit, compliance, risk management, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Senior Security and Compliance officer?

    Typically a Professional Certification is required, with 8+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Senior Security and Compliance officer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Security and Compliance officer role?

    Key skills include audit, compliance, risk management, iso, analytical, aws, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Senior Security and Compliance officer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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