Data Privacy Specialist

About the role

The Data Privacy Specialist will support Daman’s information security and data protection program in Abu Dhabi, ensuring that all activities align with approved policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Execute information security tasks and governance activities in line with corporate policies.
• Perform information security and IT risk assessments, documenting results and control gaps.
• Conduct third‑party and vendor security assessments and maintain compliance evidence.
• Analyze security control effectiveness and report observations.
• Coordinate with group‑level stakeholders to implement security initiatives and action plans.
• Support outsourced cyber‑security services, monitor service delivery, and track SLA compliance.
• Perform data classification, protect PII/PHI, and review data handling practices for privacy compliance.
• Manage Identity and Access Management governance, including onboarding, off‑boarding, access reviews, and MFA controls.
• Carry out security monitoring, vulnerability tracking, and maintain GRC documentation.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in information security, data privacy, or governance.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Required skills

• Data classification
• Privacy compliance
• Identity and Access Management
• Vulnerability tracking
• GRC documentation