Digital Talent MENA is hiring on behalf of a leading and well-established organization in Egypt for the role of IT Compliance Assistant Manager. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company’s IT operations and assets are fully compliant with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, while promoting a strong culture of governance and risk management.

-Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable IT laws, data protection regulations, and industry standards across all company entities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure operational alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities in IT systems and operations.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, controls, and action plans; monitor their effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external IT audits and compliance reviews; provide auditors with required documentation and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.
• Deliver IT compliance training programs to enhance organizational awareness of policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigations of compliance violations or security breaches; collaborate with IT security teams and report to relevant authorities when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, audit findings, risk mitigation efforts, and remediation actions.
• Monitor changes in IT compliance regulations, standards, and technologies; ensure continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Work closely with all IT functions to ensure consistent adherence to internal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal departments, audit teams, and senior management to evaluate IT system risks and ensure proactive risk management.

-Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in a similar IT compliance or risk management role.
• Strong knowledge of IT regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, CIS).
• Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT policies and procedures.
• High attention to detail with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear and actionable policies.
• Solid understanding of IT audit processes and methodologies; prior experience with internal and external audits is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, network architecture, access controls, and security protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC is a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

-Operating Environment:

• Work Location: Head Office
• Working Hours: Standard office hours
• Customer Interaction: Internal departments and external vendors