üåü We're Hiring: Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead / Information Security Director
üìç Location: Bahrain (Remote)
üïí Employment Type: Part-Time
üíº Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior
üåê Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
About UsWe are a security-conscious organization committed to protecting digital assets, safeguarding sensitive information, and strengthening resilience against evolving cyber threats. Our approach combines proactive risk management, effective security governance, and incident preparedness to support secure and reliable business operations. We value integrity, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in our information security practices.
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to support incident response readiness, information security governance, and organizational risk reduction. As Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead / Information Security Director, you will help assess security risks, coordinate incident response activities, strengthen security policies, and guide stakeholders in implementing effective protective measures.
This part-time, fully remote opportunity is suited to a professional who can combine technical understanding with strategic judgment. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, compliance, and business teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, security awareness, and overall cyber resilience. Responsibilities will be tailored to the scope of the position and the organization's operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- * Develop and improve incident response procedures, escalation paths, and security playbooks.
- Support the investigation, assessment, containment, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents.
- Coordinate incident response activities with IT, infrastructure, engineering, and relevant business teams.
- Assess information security risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Review security alerts, incident reports, vulnerability findings, and threat intelligence.
- Support security monitoring, threat detection, and incident triage processes.
- Help maintain information security policies, standards, procedures, and response documentation.
- Evaluate access controls, identity management practices, endpoint protection, and network security measures.
- Coordinate vulnerability management activities and track remediation progress.
- Support security assessments, internal audits, and compliance-related reviews.
- Prepare incident summaries, risk reports, and management updates with actionable recommendations.
- Establish and monitor security metrics, incident response performance indicators, and remediation timelines.
- Promote security awareness and help teams follow secure working practices.
- Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience planning.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on security improvements and emerging threat mitigation.
- Where appropriate, provide strategic guidance on security priorities, resource allocation, and governance.
Requirements
- * At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, incident response, information security, or IT risk management is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Understanding of incident response processes, security monitoring, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or comparable practices.
- Knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and security controls.
- Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Sound judgment when handling sensitive information and security incidents.
- Ability to work independently, coordinate cross-functional activities, and prioritize competing tasks.
- Professional certifications are not required.
What We Offer
- * A flexible, part-time, fully remote working arrangement.
- The opportunity to contribute to cybersecurity resilience and information security strategy.
- Exposure to security governance, incident response planning, and risk management initiatives.
- A collaborative environment that values technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to improve security processes and strengthen organizational preparedness.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience, responsibilities, and agreed working arrangements.
- If you are proactive, analytical, and committed to protecting digital environments and managing cyber risks, we welcome your application.
