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    Developer (Full Stack) | HR Plus Consultancy

    Employment: Full Time

    Salary Range: KD 800-1200

    Experience: Cx23, ASP, NET, MVC, WEB API, JavaSCRIPT, HTML5, CSS 3, AJAX, JSON, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, AngularJS, Web services (SOAP/Restful) integration, failure analysis, SQL Server 2008 to design, create and maintain databases.DevOps, and Knowledge in GIT distributed version-control systemKuwait Local Hiring

    We are a Kuwaiti based HR consultancy firm that provides Human Resources consultancy services along with local & overseas recruiting services within food & beverage, hospitality, construction, automotive, and other industries. More

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    SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director), Technology Consulting, Rapid Innovation, KarachiFrom small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our tailored services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency for our clients across the MENA region. Our MENA clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, by supporting our MENA based EY Member Firms to serve clients in the MENA region across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their technology investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.EY Rapid InnovationAs a Multinational Member Firm in the EY network, Rapid Innovation, based in Karachi, exclusively provides its services to MENA based EY Member Firms to support technology consulting and other engagements across the MENA region, excluding Pakistan. The work is executed remotely by working virtually with our MENA onshore teams and sometime may require travel to MENA EY offices.The opportunity:EY Rapid Innovation is looking for a SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team in Karachi, Pakistan.Key Responsibilities:• Facilitate the implementation of SAP Solutions to enhance the client’s business functionality and overall performance, maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction.• Lead the business analysis process and provide product and implementation expertise to clients in how best to implement and use the system, identify scope gaps, advise on workaround solutions when applicable.• Lead Functional Stream for finance including cash management & treasury. Implement end to end solutions• Ensures the customer’s application and system requirements are identified, analyzed and documented.• Optimize Finance Business Processes and help customers to adopt Best Practices.• Support in detailed project planning activities.• Communicate on project progress to customer and engagement manager.• Manage customer challenges and escalations in a proactive and structured manner.

    Technical Skills Requirements:• Broad application skills• Extensive knowledge in more than one of the following areas: Financial accounting and closing operations, cost management, profitability analysis, New General Ledger, SAP S/4HANA Finance, Cash management, bank management and Treasury• Strong knowledge in ASAP /Activate / EY Hybrid implementation methodologies• Capability of presenting the value proposition in the module / area,• Very good problem-solving abilities• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentation skillsAdditional Requirements:• Approximately 10+ years of total experience and SAP Implementation experience in minimum 4-6 projects• A minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Successfully implementing SAP ECC Solutions as a lead consultant covering technical assessments, solution design, testing and deployment.• At least 2-3 years’ experience in implementing S/4 HANA and/or migration to S/4HANA• Experience in SAP Central finance will be good to have• Strong knowledge in business processes and practices• Good Industry knowledge• Demonstrated track record managing teams and complex engagements in the consulting arena• Show initiative and creativity in developing innovative work-around solutions or new processes.Ideally, you’ll also have:• Practice building capabilities, must have demonstrated standing up a practice and building a resource pool• Good BD experience in developing and delivering proposals• Area of strength in FICO or Source to Pay with clear understanding of the SAP ecosystemWhat we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.• If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Data Protection & Privacy Consultant (Sr. Consultant/Asst. Manager) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Data Protection & Privacy (DPP) Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager) – Cyber SecurityDPP and Cyber Security are few of the most important risks facing businesses today. Organizations’ data protection & privacy capabilities were tested during COVID19 pandemic and organizations are looking for trusted consultants to enhance the capability. Also, as organizations move forward on their digital journey the cybersecurity risk exposure is increasing and there is a huge demand for trusted cybersecurity consultants. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for help and guidance on how to enhance the privacy and protect their assets, minimise business disruption and improve security.The opportunityAt EY we have ambitious plans to expand our already market leading Cybersecurity practice. With investment secured, we continue to build our MENA based cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy.EY is looking for a Data Protection & Privacy (DPP) Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our Cyber Security team in Riyadh, KSA. Saudi national candidates will be highly preferred.Your key responsibilitiesA large part of your role will be engagement delivery and provide support to executives for business development. We’ll expect you to lead and deliver DPP and cybersecurity engagements with very minimal supervision. We also expect you to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. You will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to our clients.You will have responsibility for;- Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, analyze and document assessments, work out questionnaires and standard documentation.- Supporting the standardization of Risk and IT Control catalogues for regulatory compliance.- Deploy processes and tools to help detect and prevent privacy breaches.- Deploying Data leak prevention tools and implementation of endpoint protection.- Supporting and guide our clients in adhering to the complex web of relevant national and international regulations.- Ensuring a harmonized approach towards data protection and privacy by bringing together our client’s stakeholders (e.g. legal, compliance, risk, HR, security, business functions).- Assisting clients in privacy related incident response activities.- Supporting the client’s team by acting as an interim team member (e.g. security officer, security manager, security analyst).- Delivering cybersecurity engagements including development of cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance frameworks, development of cybersecurity policies and procedures in line with ISO 27001 and NCA ECC standards- You will be required to develop work products and presentations in Arabic- Support the cyber executives with the development of proposals, presentations, etc.- Championing EY and the cyber security team, helping to attract and retain world-class talent- Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber securityYour role will broadly constitute circa 80% engagement delivery and 20% business development.

    Skills and attributes for success- An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in data protection & privacy and cyber security is expected of all candidates for this role.- A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous.- A broad background across DPP and security is expected with specific experience in two or more of the following areas, essential;- At least 2-4+ years of sound industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Protection and Privacy, privacy governance, assessment, remediation, policies, procedures, and classification, data retention concepts, access control for leading ERP/CRM systems, self-developed tools, data bases and data warehouses- Security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS etc.- Data privacy, implementation of data protection / GDPR programmes to address confidentiality and security over customer, employee or patient data.- Cyber awareness programmes, design and delivery of cyber security awareness programmes to executive level or wider organisation- Excellent command in written and spoken English- Experience in managing professional service project teams- Willingness to travelQualifications- Security relation qualifications such as ISO 22301 LI, CBCI / CBCP, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, etc.- Project and programme related qualifications; Prince II, Scrum, AgileWhat we look forYou’ll need to be highly motivated, a self-starter and a strong communicator with the ability and experience to discuss technical content in business language to board level. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Oracle Financial Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Oracle Financial Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager), Technology ConsultingOracle Consulting practice in EY, a part of the ERP Consulting services, provides consulting services to clients with a focus on Enterprise Integration, Business Intelligence and Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions. We assist clients in the successful deployment of Oracle’s full suite of enterprise applications which includes Oracle eBusiness Suite, Fusion (HCM cloud, CRM cloud, infra on cloud) Siebel, PeopleSoft, Primavera and Hyperion product ranges.We help to clients throughout the life cycle of an ERP deployment, starting from package selection, RFP creation, vendor selection, program management and program office setup, ERP implementation, Process mapping, pre-Implementation review, post implementation review and support. Our solutions and services are aimed to provide solutions in areas of Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management and Corporate Performance Management.EY Rapid InnovationAs a Multinational Member Firm in the EY network, Rapid Innovation, based in Karachi, exclusively provides its services to MENA based EY Member Firms across the MENA region, excluding Pakistan. The work is executed remotely by working virtually with our MENA onshore teams and sometime may require travel to MENA EY offices.The Opportunity (Senior Consultant to Manager level)Rapid Innovation is recruiting for an Oracle Financial Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team in Karachi, Pakistan.Your Key Responsibilities• Should be able to discuss solution design at the CFO level and comfortably speak about financials concepts like chart of accounts, organization structure, masters, data migration and reporting with an Oracle eBusiness Suite perspective• Should have experience with standard implementation activities, including requirements gathering solution design, configuration, testing, implementation, project documentation, and post-production support.• Would be responsible for roll out of all Oracle modules in green field operations or upgrades and re-implementations in brown field operations.• As a Financial consultant should have a strong background working as functional resource with a good understanding of financial processes.• Be in position to understand and define controls in the system from a solution and segregation of duties.• Will work closely with our clients and must demonstrate individual functional and professional knowledge to ensure that the work products and deliverables are of the highest calibre to ensure client satisfaction.• Would also apply project management expertise to identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve engagement productivity, increase efficiencies, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and optimize cost savings and efficiencies.• Lead and manage Finance solution proposals, RFP responses and defend our proposal during presentations to the client.

    To qualify for the role, you must have• Total Work Experience – At least 3 to 6 Years• Minimum 3 to 4 Project Implementations (Oracle Financials – GL, AP, AR, CM, FA, Projects Costing, Contracts & Billing in Fusion and R12)• Previous experience working in a senior level role for either a consulting firm or technology business• Expertise in the delivery of digital transformation and digital business solutions• Good entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products• Proven track record of effectively managing projects and/or client engagements• Willingness to travel extensively across the globe• Graduation from reputed institution.• CIMA/CPA/CFA/CA/MBA and other equivalent PG degrees. (Preferred)• PMP certification• Oracle Certified Professional• Chartered Accounts preferredIdeally, you’ll also have• Fluent English-speaking professional• Strong hands-on experience on Oracle Financials – GL, AP, AR, CM & FA in Fusion and R12 across industry domains• Hands on Project Management experience• Knowledge in MS Visio & MS Projects• Strong listening and exceptional communication skills• Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills.• Self-motivated, organized and able to integrate with the team.• Willingness to travel• Knowledge on Oracle Projects Application [ Project Costing, Project Billing] & SCM• Knowledge on other ERP platforms.What we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. If you have significant experience in Oracle Financials and evolving technologies within and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    IT Auditor Manager | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client who is a large banking institution based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Senior Specialist – Information Security Risk. In this role, the job holder will focus on information security and information technology risk management. Other responsibilities will include:• Develop and implement IT Risk and Security strategies, plans and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.• Examines the overall technology infrastructure at the licensed financial institutions including planning, implementation, and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations, liaising as relevant with technology department/functions.• Support and contribute to the company’s information security team on IT-related tasks or examinations through the knowledge on technologies and solutions in the industry.• Assesses the integrated security controls, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems of license financial institutions.• Assesses the license financial institutions IT infrastructure operational reports to identify discrepancies, risks and improvement areas.• Documents the observations to bring out IT infrastructure, network, security and technology risks.• Advises on the mitigating strategies and controls.• Effectively communicates timelines, scope of examination, and resource requirements with the licensed financial institutions technology departments / focal point of contact.• Performs examinations to gauge compliance of licensed financial institutions’ IT infrastructure with the company’s Standard’s technical controls in line with UAE Information Assurance and International standards.• Develops annual examination plans in line with other department teams, and keeps the examination plan up to date.• Understand hierarchy of risk, information security and IT department and must be able to identify gaps related to segregation of duties.• Validates data provided by the licensed financial institutions for accuracy.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:• Ideal candidate will come from a leading bank or a financial service regulator• Must have a total of 8 years of experience.• Must have worked in a Big 4.• Must have Information/data security certifications, such as CISSP and CISM, or CISA• Experience in ISO 27001 and NESA standard implementation and certification Projects• Arabic nationals preferred but not a must, as long as you tick all the other boxes.• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT, or an Engineering degree with certification in Banking/Finance/Risk/Information security• Soft skills like time management, multi-tasking and flexibility are essential to succeed in this roleDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    iScala Lead | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As the iScala Lead, you will be responsible to manage and deliver complex ERP engagements within the organisation.Client DetailsA leading organisation going through exciting developments.Description* Establish ERP needs via business process analysis and consultation.* Analyse existing infrastructure and performing IT system enhancements.* Write customised programs and scripts, as well as configuring ERP applications.* Develop user-friendly functionalities and interfaces.* Install ERP software and ensure seamless integration with IT systems.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation

    * 6+ years of experience with iScala with a minimum of 2-5 full-scale implementations.* Experience with reporting tools and SQL.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior IT Audit Manager (Emirati National) | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client who is a large banking institution based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Senior IT Audit Manager (Emirati national). In this role, the job holder will focus on information security and information technology risk management. Other responsibilities will include:• Develop and implement IT Risk and Security strategies, plans and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.• Examines the overall technology infrastructure at the licensed financial institutions including planning, implementation, and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations, liaising as relevant with technology department/functions.• Support and contribute to the company’s information security team on IT-related tasks or examinations through the knowledge on technologies and solutions in the industry.• Assesses the integrated security controls, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems of license financial institutions.• Assesses the license financial institutions IT infrastructure operational reports to identify discrepancies, risks and improvement areas.• Documents the observations to bring out IT infrastructure, network, security and technology risks.• Advises on the mitigating strategies and controls.• Effectively communicates timelines, scope of examination, and resource requirements with the licensed financial institutions technology departments / focal point of contact.• Performs examinations to gauge compliance of licensed financial institutions’ IT infrastructure with the company’s Standard’s technical controls in line with UAE Information Assurance and International standards.• Develops annual examination plans in line with other department teams, and keeps the examination plan up to date.• Understand hierarchy of risk, information security and IT department and must be able to identify gaps related to segregation of duties.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:• Ideal candidate will come from a leading bank or a financial service regulator• Must have 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role in UAE• Must have Information/data security certifications, such as CISSP and CISM, or CISA• Experience in ISO 27001 and NESA standard implementation and certification Projects• Preference is either UAE nationals or native Arabic speaker• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT, or an Engineering degree with certification in Banking/Finance/Risk/Information security• Soft skills like time management, multi-tasking and flexibility are essential to succeed in this role

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Technical Architect – Security | Air Arabia

    Employment: Full Time

    This position is for Accelaero.• Serves as the subject matter expert for supported security technologies and during escalations; provides direction to infrastructure, operations, data, and application developments groups throughout the transitioning phase, implementation in production, and beyond.• Plans and directs the implementation and testing of security systems concept and architecture, and prepares security standards, policies, and procedures.• Implements cloud-based security for ISA products (DDOS,WAF) and for Network (IPS & IDS); ensures security levels for all new appliances; recommends improvements where applicable.• Evaluates ISA/Clients standards, security controls, and industry best practices to determine network information security requirements and specifications and achieve successful solution delivery.• Maps all existing processes required for network and applications with focus on security architecture.• Ensures all applications within ISA are in line with agreed measures, compliant with PCIDSS3.20 and with audit and legal requirements.• Applies security DevOps best practices and methodologies integrated with DevOps processes by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; prepares preventive and reactive measures; creates, transmitting, and maintaining keys.• Conducts system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments, analyzes cyber technologies, metrics models and performance indicators, to recommend the appropriate architecture/platform.• Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducts incident response analyses; maintains knowledge of engineering next-gen designs, security trends, threats, and attack techniques.• Regularly undertakes penetration testing across the network and application to assess performance capabilities (reliability, maintainability, and availability) versus security and risk, provides feedback to Governance team.• Builds and maintains effective relationships with security partners and vendors, management, peers, project managers, and internal customers.• Defines system security reports that provide insight into potential threat issues and threat analysis.• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards.• Conducts necessary trainings for ISA/clients when required.• Performs any other additional duties as directed by the line manager.

    • Years in enterprise level IT environment, 24×7 critical operations in any service industry working as Security Architect or a similar role.• Proven experience in the design of the practice network security architectures for large networks.• Demonstrates knowledge of SDN/NFV through either a security implementation or through applied study/testing.• In-depth knowledge of two or more security technology platforms and tools , advanced knowledge of supporting Cisco LAN/ WAN switches.• Operations and management of technology platforms – both internally and externally hosted.• Hands on technical leadership, technical solutions design, and architecture.• Proven skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending cost-effective solutions.• Capable of conducting cost-benefit analysis for IT investments.• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision-making skills.• Detail oriented, works well under pressure.• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures• Employs technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to achieve company’s objectives.• Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. More