4 Backup And Recovery Solutions jobs in Qatar

We are seeking a seasoned Disaster Management Expert with over 15 years of leadership experience in managing large-scale emergencies, crisis response, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Management, be fluent in Arabic, and demonstrate proven success in developing and implementing disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies in public or private sector organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and lead strategic disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness plans aligned with national and international standards.

Oversee crisis response operations, including coordination with governmental and non-governmental agencies.

Design and implement emergency response frameworks and incident command systems.

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for natural, technological, and man-made hazards.

Establish and manage disaster management teams; lead training, drills, and simulations.

Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international disaster management regulations and frameworks.

Collaborate with civil defense, healthcare, infrastructure, and humanitarian organizations to ensure integrated response mechanisms.

Prepare and manage budgets for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.

Evaluate past incidents and develop after-action reports and improvement plans.

Serve as a spokesperson during emergencies and ensure clear communication with stakeholders and the public.

Build community awareness and education programs for disaster readiness.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging risks and global best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field.

15+ years of progressive experience in disaster and emergency management roles, preferably in high-risk or complex environments.

Strong management, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Fluency in Arabic (mandatory); proficiency in English is highly desirable.

Experience working with civil defense, humanitarian response teams, or governmental emergency agencies.

Knowledge of frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, ISO 22320, and ICS (Incident Command System).

Ability to handle high-pressure situations and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Strong report writing, policy development, and stakeholder communication skills.

Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), emergency response software, and crisis communication tools.

• This role is designed for a professional deeply committed to safeguarding sensitive personal data and ensuring compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL). You will lead efforts to identify, classify, and protect PII across the organization while embedding privacy-by-design principles into business processes. Your responsibilities will span data lifecycle governance, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response, ensuring that all data processing activities align with legal and ethical standards.
• This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical controls with regulatory requirements, collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, and foster a culture of data privacy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Data Governance & Compliance

Data Lifecycle Governance :

• Design and implement end-to-end data lifecycle policies to govern data from creation / collection to archival and secure deletion, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Define retention schedules, archival protocols, and secure disposal methods for sensitive data (e.g., PII, financial records) in collaboration with legal and IT teams.

Data Classification

• Develop / Enhance Data Classification Frameworks : Design and implement a tiered classification system (e.g., Public, Internal, Restricted, Confidential) to categorize data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Define Classification Standards : Establish clear criteria for labeling data types (e.g., PII, financial records, intellectual property) and enforce metadata tagging for traceability.

Regulatory Compliance :

• Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL, and other applicable laws by implementing consent management frameworks, data subject rights workflows, and breach notification protocols.

2. Technical Safeguards & Risk Mitigation

Data Protection Controls :

• Implement encryption, tokenization, and pseudonymization for PII at rest and in transit.
• Deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to monitor and restrict unauthorized data transfers.

3. Third-Party & Vendor Oversight

• Assess third-party vendors for compliance with data protection obligations through questionnaires, audits, and contractual reviews.

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) :

• Draft and enforce DPAs to ensure vendors adhere to organizational privacy standards and regulatory mandates.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in data protection technologies : DLP, encryption (AES-256, TLS), and anonymization tools.
• Proficiency with compliance platforms : OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar for PIAs and consent management.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP IAM, storage ACLs) and data residency requirements.
• Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy or homomorphic encryption.
• Experience with incident response tools for breach detection and analysis.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data mapping and workflow automation.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Required : CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
• Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer).
• Advantageous : Cloud-specific certifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years in data protection, privacy compliance, or PII governance roles.
• Demonstrated experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and responding to data breaches.
• Proven track record in implementing GDPR / CCPA / Qatar PDPPL requirements within complex organizations.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract negotiation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

You are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of global privacy regulations and the technical acumen to translate legal requirements into actionable controls. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at simplifying complex privacy concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about fostering a privacy-first culture. Your ability to balance proactive risk mitigation with operational efficiency will be critical in protecting the organization’s reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.

• Skillset Required : Proactive, Loss Prevention, Iso 27001, Devops, Azure, Policy Development, Information Security, Compliance, Intellect, Python, Data Handling, Workflow, Iam, Excel, Triggers, Detail-oriented, Sql, Design Principles, Trends