Website Nair Systems
Job Details
Job Position – Data Protection Officer
Company Name – Nair Systems
Location – Qatar
Looking Data Protection Officer 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.
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 nishanthini.suda@nairsystems.com
To apply for this job email your details to nishanthini.suda@nairsystems.com