Zain Bahrain
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Implement and administer security controls, tools, and processes to protect Zain Bahrain platforms, support compliance activities, conduct security assessments, and continuously improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
About the Organization (Zain):
Zain is a leading telecommunications pioneer in the Middle East, founded in Kuwait in 1983 as the region’s first mobile operator, with a fast-growing international footprint and dynamic career opportunities.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties:
– Investigate and respond swiftly to cybersecurity incidents.
– Provide awareness training and technical support for users with varying levels of cybersecurity knowledge and competence.
– Identify vulnerabilities and track remediation efforts with the relevant asset owners.
– Onboard and introduce new security solutions, participating in procurement, installation, testing, and implementation of security projects.
– Build and maintain Zain Bahrain cybersecurity policies and security baselines.
– Support compliance, audit activities, and various internal/external security assessments.
– Formulate internal security and risk assessment plans and processes while developing operational work plans.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or any relevant field.
– Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar area, preferably within the telecommunications field.
– Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of cloud security, Active Directory/Entra ID, Windows, and Linux security.
– Core Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to analyze security alerts, identify risks, and coordinate remediation.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive telecommunications salary package and market allowances.
– Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and employee wellness programs.
– Professional development opportunities within an award-winning workplace culture and leading regional telecom innovator.
To apply for this job please visit careers.zain.com.