Data Security Specialist (Arabic speaker) - Up to 30,000 QAR

Data Security Specialist (Arabic Speaking) - Up to 30,000 QARRole OverviewThe Security Operations Officer supports the organisation’s data protection programme by implementing controls, monitoring data activity, and ensuring sensitive information remains secure across on-premise, cloud, and AI environments. This role focuses on data security engineering, privacy compliance, cloud protection, and incident support.Key ResponsibilitiesData ProtectionImplement and operate data protection tools (DLP, masking, tokenisation, data discovery).Support secure data lifecycle management with application and infrastructure teams.Monitor data security posture and produce compliance/risk reports.Cloud Data SecurityApply data security controls across Azure and GCP environments.Secure databases, data lakes, and cloud storage with encryption and access controls.Manage secrets, cloud-native data discovery, and AI data governance.Cryptography & Key ManagementEnforce cryptographic standards and key lifecycle processes.Manage encryption for data at rest, in transit, and in use.Privacy & ComplianceSupport compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PDPPL and internal privacy requirements.Embed privacy-by-design principles and manage data classification efforts.Database SecurityHarden and monitor structured and unstructured data environments.Implement DAM solutions and conduct regular database security reviews.Incident & Assessment SupportAssist with data-related incident investigations and response.Participate in data security assessments and vendor evaluations.Maintain dashboards and KPIs for data protection performance.Qualifications8+ years in information security, focusing on data protection or cloud data security.Strong hands-on experience with Azure or GCP.Arabic fluency is mandatory.Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.Preferred CertificationsCISSP, CCSP, CDPSE, CCSKCloud security certifications (Azure/GCP/AWS)