Daikin Middle East & Africa is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.
About the Role
The Information Security Specialist – Implementation & Operations (12-month fixed-term contract) is a full-time, on-site position based at the Head Office in Dubai, responsible for the hands-on implementation of priority Information Security Management System (ISMS) initiatives in alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 and corporate security standards.
This is an operational, execution-focused role responsible for translating established security requirements into practical processes, ensuring timely implementation, accurate documentation, and effective knowledge transfer to internal IT teams for long-term sustainability.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Vulnerability Management: Implement corporate vulnerability management procedures within local IT operations, including tracking and remediation follow-ups.
- Backup & Recovery: Assess existing backup and recovery practices, address identified gaps, establish local procedures, and coordinate recovery testing.
- IT Asset Management: Conduct gap assessments and implement standardized security-related asset management processes for local IT assets.
- Security Documentation: Establish and maintain a structured ISMS documentation repository using Microsoft SharePoint.
- Security Awareness: Monitor cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, completion rates, and onboarding awareness activities.
- Risk Management: Onboarding Risk management process and register local asset risks where needed
- Access Management: Implement access control review procedures, and coordinate remediation activities.
- Security Maturity Assessments: Coordinate evidence collection, documentation, and reporting for corporate security assessments.
- Knowledge Transfer: Document implemented processes and provide practical training to internal IT teams to ensure operational continuity.
What You Need to Succeed
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience , including demonstrated hands-on ISMS implementation and operational cybersecurity activities.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 , information security controls, and IT operational processes.
- Practical experience in vulnerability management, backup and recovery, IT asset management, access controls, and security documentation.
- ISO 27001 certification or relevant cybersecurity certification is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Teamwork & Adaptability to Organizational Maturity: Patiently supports internal IT teams at developing ISMS maturity levels, translating security requirements into plain, practical terms.
- Proactive Information Gathering: Actively engages stakeholders with humility and respect, adapting to company workflows to clarify ambiguities and organize unstructured information.
- Strong Execution and Delivery Mindset: Prioritizes practical execution over high-level advisory or auditing, willingly rolling up sleeves to handle routine operational and administrative tasks.
- Detail-Oriented Accountability: Ensures high accuracy in documentation, structured tracking, and persistent follow-ups to complete deliverables on time.
Expected Deliverables – 12-Month Contract
- Implementation of assigned priority ISMS processes and local operating procedures.
- Documented improvements in security controls, compliance readiness, and operational practices.
- Completion of agreed milestones, assessments, and remediation activities within the contract period.
- Comprehensive documentation and structured knowledge transfer to ensure sustainability after contract completion.
Good climate starts with people
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.
