Job Title: Technology & Cybersecurity Audit Lead

Job Description:

Company Overview:
Trans Skills is a global HRIS solutions provider, specializing in hiring, payroll processing, and compliant global employment services. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Dubai, we operate in over 40 countries, offering staffing and recruitment solutions across the Middle East and Africa. Our expertise extends to global EOR services, helping businesses streamline operations in over 140 countries.

Role Overview:

As a Technology & Cybersecurity Audit Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies in a fully cloud-agnostic environment. You will assess IT governance, security frameworks, DevOps processes, and third-party relationships to enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement audit strategies for technology and cybersecurity domains.

• Conduct audits in alignment with international standards (ISO, PCI DSS, NESA, SWIFT-CSP, SOC2, CCSS).

• Monitor cloud security, DevOps practices, and IT governance frameworks to ensure operational integrity.

2. Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and recommend security enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.

• Perform vendor risk assessments and evaluate third-party agreements.

3. Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining key risks and corrective actions.

• Implement data-driven methodologies for continuous auditing.

• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.

4. Security & Infrastructure Oversight

• Evaluate security architectures, cloud environments, and business continuity plans.

• Assess emerging threats, blockchain integrations, and decentralized applications (dApps).

• Perform security testing on applications, networks, and cloud environments.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.

• Provide insights on DevOps, CI/CD pipeline security, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Act as a subject matter expert for IT audit functions.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of IT security, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Experience in cloud security, DevOps methodologies, and blockchain audits.

• Familiarity with databases, smart contracts, virtualization, and containerization.

• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl) and SQL-based data analytics.

• Hands-on experience with security tools, compliance audits, and IT governance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or IT Audit, preferably in the financial sector in the Middle East.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Certifications (at least one preferred):

  • CISA, CISSP

  • COBIT/ITIL, PCI DSS / ISO 27001

  • CCSK/CCSP

  • GSEC/CGIH

  • CDPSE/CIPM

Why Join Trans Skills?

• Work with a globally recognized HR and technology solutions provider.

• Gain exposure to advanced cybersecurity frameworks and cloud-first architectures.

• Be a part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team shaping the future of IT security.