Engineer - Data Security, Privacy, Governance and Compliance
Engineer - Data Security, Privacy, Governance and Compliance
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Job Description
Job ID: PRJ-DXB-2265
Department: Projects
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai
Job Details
Timesworld is seeking an experienced engineer to strengthen data security, privacy, governance and compliance across our platforms, client projects and internal operations. The role combines hands-on technical implementation with policy development, risk assessment and compliance support.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security controls across databases, applications, cloud environments and data pipelines.
Establish data classification, access control, encryption, retention and secure disposal practices.
Conduct security and privacy risk assessments, identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
Embed privacy and security requirements into system design, development and deployment.
Maintain data inventories, processing records, data flow maps and governance documentation.
Support compliance with applicable data protection requirements, including UAE PDPL, GDPR and India's DPDPA.
Support ISO 27001 controls, internal reviews, client assessments and certification audits.
Monitor security events and vulnerabilities, investigate incidents and coordinate response and remediation.
Assess third-party security and privacy practices and support reviews of data processing arrangements.
Work with technical, business and client teams to promote responsible data handling.
Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in data security, with demonstrated exposure to privacy, governance and compliance.
Practical experience with identity and access management, database security, encryption, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
Working knowledge of data protection principles, ISO 27001 and data governance frameworks.
Experience implementing controls in cloud and on-premises environments.
Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills.
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDMP or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Experience supporting enterprise platforms, government projects or environments handling sensitive personal data.
Department: Projects
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dubai
Job Details
Timesworld is seeking an experienced engineer to strengthen data security, privacy, governance and compliance across our platforms, client projects and internal operations. The role combines hands-on technical implementation with policy development, risk assessment and compliance support.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security controls across databases, applications, cloud environments and data pipelines.
Establish data classification, access control, encryption, retention and secure disposal practices.
Conduct security and privacy risk assessments, identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
Embed privacy and security requirements into system design, development and deployment.
Maintain data inventories, processing records, data flow maps and governance documentation.
Support compliance with applicable data protection requirements, including UAE PDPL, GDPR and India's DPDPA.
Support ISO 27001 controls, internal reviews, client assessments and certification audits.
Monitor security events and vulnerabilities, investigate incidents and coordinate response and remediation.
Assess third-party security and privacy practices and support reviews of data processing arrangements.
Work with technical, business and client teams to promote responsible data handling.
Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in data security, with demonstrated exposure to privacy, governance and compliance.
Practical experience with identity and access management, database security, encryption, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
Working knowledge of data protection principles, ISO 27001 and data governance frameworks.
Experience implementing controls in cloud and on-premises environments.
Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills.
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDMP or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Experience supporting enterprise platforms, government projects or environments handling sensitive personal data.
More Info
Key Skills
on-premises environments
cloud environments
privacy governance
data governance frameworks
About Company
Skills:
Compliance, Portfolio Management, Legal Support, ESG Considerations, Governance, Company Secretarial Support, Risk Management
Skills:
tokenization , Data Security, Encryption, Gcp, AWS, masking, anonymization, privacy engineering, security engineering, access management, data classification, data access controls, third-party data sharing, data platform engineering
Skills:
Data Protection, Gdpr, Data Privacy, CCPA, gap assessments, drafting privacy notices, Regulatory Compliance, records of processing activities, DPIAs, vendor data-processing agreements
Skills:
Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), data protection tools, data privacy compliance, data protection strategies, data privacy policies, data subject requests
Skills:
project management, company secretarial matters, legal experience in the Middle East, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance