Head of Information Security; Security Operations

Job Summary (List Format)

• Lead the development and execution of information security frameworks, focusing on protection during mega sports events and non-event periods.
• Oversee daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including monitoring, incident detection, triage, and response.
• Drive proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management, and intelligence‑led security operations.
• Design, architect, and optimize SOC capabilities, defining workflows, playbooks, escalation procedures, and KPIs.
• Ensure integration and scalability of IT and OT security monitoring, continuously enhancing SOC maturity.
• Manage incident investigations, forensic analysis, crisis management, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead procurement activities: RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, tool selection, and vendor management.
• Oversee IT and OT security integration, securing IIS/SCADA systems, and implementing segmentation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar NCSA and international standards (ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK); develop and enforce security policies and controls.
• Act as primary liaison with stakeholders, regulators, and partners; provide leadership reports, consultations, and represent the organization in audits.
• Mentor and manage SOC teams, define team structure and KPIs, deliver training, and promote continuous improvement.
• Oversee deployment, maintenance, and optimization of security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Drive automation, evaluate emerging technologies, and refine security detection and response processes.
• Ensure all activities meet compliance, governance, and business objectives, contributing to overall organizational security posture.