Job Title: IBM OpenPages GRC Technical Specialist
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 1 October 2026
Job Description / Role:
We are seeking an experienced IBM OpenPages GRC Technical Specialist to support and enhance a critical Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform within a highly regulated environment. This role is responsible for platform configuration, administration, reporting, integrations, and ongoing production support of IBM OpenPages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure and administer IBM OpenPages environments.
- Develop and maintain object types, fields, workflows, profiles, and security models.
- Build and support reports, dashboards, and analytics using Cognos.
- Manage data integrations, FastMap loads, and API-based interfaces.
- Perform SQL analysis and support data quality initiatives.
- Provide L2/L3 application support and incident resolution.
- Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business stakeholders to gather and implement requirements.
- Ensure platform stability, security, performance, and compliance.
Experience Required:
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience with IBM OpenPages.
- Strong experience in OpenPages configuration and administration.
- Experience with Cognos Analytics, dashboards, and reporting.
- Experience in at least one of the following: REST API integrations, FastMap data loads, ETL development, Java/JSP customization.
- Banking, financial services, or regulatory sector experience (Preferred).
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- IBM OpenPages certifications (Preferred).
Skills Required:
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of Oracle and/or DB2 databases.
- Knowledge of COSO, ISO 31000, ISO 27001, or related GRC frameworks (Preferred).
Languages:
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Employment / Job Type: Contract
- Contract: 12 Months (Extendable)
- Availability: Immediate Joiners Preferred
About the Company:
Technology recruitment and managed services company operating across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, with a strong Dubai and Abu Dhabi presence. Halian supplies permanent hires, contractors, and full managed teams to banking, government, telecommunications, energy, and healthcare clients across software engineering, cloud, cyber security, data, and enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle.
Company Industry:
IT Services
Department / Functional Area:
IT
Closing Date:
Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)
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