Senior Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Senior Compliance Specialist will support the organization’s cybersecurity compliance program, ensuring adherence to national and international regulations. This role involves conducting audits, monitoring controls, and raising security awareness across the workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct audits and monitor compliance with cybersecurity‑related controls.
• Assist in implementing recommendations issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority.
• Prepare, compile, and share periodic compliance reports with the Authority.
• Develop and maintain a framework for compliance management and policy exceptions.
• Implement a compliance review plan for information security controls and address identified gaps.
• Coordinate penetration testing, Red Team exercises, and phishing simulations with IT.
• Organise tabletop and drill exercises for cybersecurity incident preparedness.
• Assess and improve security awareness among users and deliver awareness programs.
• Evaluate technical projects for compliance with published standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 48 months of relevant experience in cybersecurity compliance or audit.
• Familiarity with national cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Ability to develop processes, reports, and training materials.
• Strong analytical and coordination skills.

Required skills

• Disaster response simulations
• Compliance Management
• Security awareness programs
• Information security controls
• Cybersecurity‑related controls