Senior Information Security Policies & Governance Engineer - Banking

Location:

New Cairo, Egypt

Department:

Information Security / Governance

Job Type:

Full-Time Mid-Senior Level

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Policies & Procedure Governance Senior Engineer to play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and aligning Information Security (IS) policies, procedures, and standards with both CBE regulatory guidelines and international standards such as ISO 27001.

This role serves as a key contributor in ensuring that our cybersecurity governance framework remains compliant, up-to-date, and effective in managing risk and supporting audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and update Information Security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) regulations and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Risk, and Audit to align policies with business and regulatory needs.
• Maintain a central repository of IS governance documentation and version control.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct regular gap assessments to ensure policy frameworks meet current and emerging threats.
• Provide guidance and training on IS policy updates and ensure awareness across departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 47 years of experience in Information Security governance, policy development, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CBE cybersecurity regulations and ISO/IEC 27001 framework.
• Experience in drafting or managing policy documentation in a regulated environment.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Preferred certifications: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISA, or CISSP (nice to have).

Work Conditions:

• Location: New Cairo On-site
• Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday
• Reporting Line: Governance & Risk Manager / CISO Office