Cyber Security Certification Lead

BAE Systems
Doha
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management"]

Lead the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity certification programs and assurance services. Oversee certification assessments and critical-sector audits, establish and improve standardized audit methodologies and certification standards, and translate departmental strategy into executable projects. Manage and mentor the certification team, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support certification-related public events, ensuring continuous improvement of assurance operations.

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BAE Systems
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Cyber Security Certification Lead

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Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity certification programs and assurance services. Oversee certification assessments and critical-sector audits, establish and improve standardized audit methodologies and certification standards, and translate departmental strategy into executable projects. Manage and mentor the certification team, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support certification-related public events, ensuring continuous improvement of assurance operations.
Location: Doha
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract · 12 months
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end delivery of all certification services and programs.
  • •Oversee certification review assessments across all certification programs.
  • •Serve as the certification lead for critical sector audits and continuously improve audit methodologies and certification standards.
  • •Plan, prioritize, and oversee delivery of projects and initiatives within the certification services portfolio.
  • •Manage, mentor, and lead the certification team while coordinating stakeholder engagement and certification-related public events.

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field, or minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
  • •At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity assessment, IT auditing, or certification-related roles.
  • •Strong background in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
  • •Experience delivering initiatives within scope, on time, and within budget, including project management.
  • •Certification and standards familiarity (preferred CISA and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer; COBIT/CRISC/CGEIT and related governance/risk certifications).
Experience:15+ yearsCybersecurityIT auditingCertificationGovernanceRisk management
Education:Master's in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingStakeholder management
Certifications:CISAISO 27001 Lead Auditor/ImplementerCOBITCRISCCGEIT
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ISO 27001NIACOBITCommon CriteriaISO 17021ISO 17024ISO 17065ISO 17025ISO 27006CRISCCGEIT

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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