Risk Officer – Information Security, Cairo, Egypt

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Deloitte innovation hub (DIH) is a strategic initiative established by Deloitte North & South Europe (NSE) to support our ambition to become the leading business transformation partner of choice for our clients and to expand and scale our delivery footprint across EMEA. With access to a scaled, diverse, highly skilled, motivated, and engaged workforce, DIH is delivering complex technical solutions for clients most complex business problems, across portfolios that include Strategy & Transactions, Customer, Engineering, AI & Data, Enterprise, Technology & Performance and Cyber. DIH is aiming to become the destination for top talents in Egypt for a long, exciting career.

We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our organization has grown in scale and diversity, providing services across the region, with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions, make a positive difference in society, and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.

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Deloitte is seeking a skilled Risk Officer specializing in Information Security to support the Risk Leader in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization's risk management framework, with a focus on information security risks. The Risk Officer will play a vital role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to safeguard DIH's information assets and ensure compliance with relevant security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update risk management documentation related to information security, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities affecting DIH, supporting risk owners in managing the Business Priority Risk Register.
Review compliance with information security policies such as data classification and clear desk policies, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions.
Deliver training and awareness programs to staff to promote a strong risk-aware culture, and support ongoing communication through newsletters and other channels.
Monitor and report on the performance of the information security risk management framework against established KPIs, providing updates to the Risk Leader.
Facilitate management reviews of information security risks and controls.
Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities, ensuring findings are tracked and remediated.
Act as a key contact for security incident response planning and execution, supporting investigations and recommending corrective measures as needed.

Skills And Competencies

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Business Acumen: Ability to translate technical security risks into business impact and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Communication: Skilled in presenting risk assessments and control effectiveness clearly and persuasively.
Relationship Management: Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with business leaders, IT and other teams, and external partners.
Conflict Management: Experience in recognising and managing conflicts related to risk and security issues.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to work constructively with diverse teams to foster a risk-aware culture.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
7+ years experience in information security, risk management, or related fields.
Experience managing information security and privacy risks within large organisations.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required.
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and/or ISO 27701 Lead Implementer certification is highly desirable.

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