IST GRC Compliance Officer

The client is looking for an IST GRC Compliance Officer to work a 12 month (extendable) contract in Dubai, UAE.

Role Overview:

The client is hiring an IST GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Compliance Officer to oversee compliance and governance activities within IT and Security functions. The role will ensure adherence to regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance requirements, with a strong focus on healthcare industry obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with IT and security policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Support governance and compliance audits (internal, external, regulatory).
• Maintain documentation of compliance controls, risk assessments, and audit evidence.
• Ensure IT operations align with ISO 27001, NIST, and healthcare compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate non-compliance findings.
• Deliver compliance reporting and dashboards to senior leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of the GRC program.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT GRC, Compliance, or Audit.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, compliance regulations, and risk methodologies.
• Experience in healthcare compliance (HIPAA, HITRUST, PDPL, GDPR) is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.