Supervisor for Information Security - IT

The Role
The Alshaya eGroup is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and integrating major third party solutions. The rate of growth across divisions and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust, scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global benchmark standards.

The Role:
As Information Security Supervisor in the IT department, you will supervise the team responsible for maintaining internal systems to ensure quality and continuity of standards, including the delivery of internal and external service level agreements.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Enforcing organisation information security standards, procedures, and guidelines
* Managing information security devices or software (which includes; operating, monitoring, implementing upgrades and patches, configuring, and replacements of these devices and software)
* Providing technical guidance and training to IT Employees and regular users regarding information security issues.

Requirements
* A Graduate/Post Graduate Qualification in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent Degree in a Business or Computer-related discipline)
* 2 years' experience in Information Security/ Testing / Auditing and overall 4 years in Information Technology
* A comprehensive understanding of Internet security, application security, and network security
* Understanding of IS Audit Practices, ISO Standards
* CISA / CISSP certification.

About the Company
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 75 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 3,400 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment. Alshaya’s stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 47,000 people from over 120 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com or on Facebook.