Senior Cybersecurity Defense Specialist

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

The Job in a Nutshell

The purpose of this role is to support the Hala cybersecurity defense function. The function is responsible for helping ensure Hala can effectively detect and respond to cybersecurity attacks. This includes coordination with the relevant vendors for SOC, SIEM, EPP, NDR, and other security tools related to detecting and responding to a cybersecurity incident. The role requires coordination across departments to ensure Hala is able to effectively limit the impact of a cyber incident through an effective and expedient response.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with the technology and service provider vendors for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations Center (SOC), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Network Detection and Response (NDR).
• Ensure vendors are implementing and operating the controls effectively through monitoring Service Level Agreements, Key performance Indicators, and having weekly meetings to track implementation progress and operational performance.
• Coordinate with the defense manager to prepare cybersecurity incident playbooks across departments.
• Perform table top exercises for cyber threat scenarios across Hala in coordination with the cyber defense manager.
• Monitor cyber events and incidents through platforms including the email gateway, web gateway, data loss prevention platform, brand protection service, and others.
• Lead the investigation, response, and mitigation of a cyber attack in coordination with the Hala stakeholders and vendors and partners as relevant.
• Assist in all compliance activities related to demonstrating regulatory compliance in the area of cyber defense and incident response.
  
  

What Are We Looking For

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurityز
• +3years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, preferably within fintech or financial services.
• Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulations.
• Experience in SIEM, EPP, DLP etc
• Advanced knowledge of SIEM, SOC, and Cyber incident response
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
  
  

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at HALA!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best
  
  

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now