Head of Cyber Security

Director of Cyber Security (UAE National)

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's cyber security strategy, standards, and governance framework.
• Lead infrastructure security engineering, ensuring security solutions effectively protect enterprise systems and networks.
• Establish and oversee vulnerability management processes, including vulnerability assessments, patch management, encryption, and security controls.
• Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) governance and ensure effective 24/7 security monitoring and incident response.
• Manage cyber security incidents, investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess cyber risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies while supporting Business Continuity Management (BCM) and emergency response planning.
• Develop, review, and maintain cyber security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing cyber security team through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure security is embedded across digital transformation and technology projects.
• Promote a culture of security awareness, innovation, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry-recognized cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent).

Experience & Skills:

• 7–9 years of progressive experience in cyber security, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, risk management, and infrastructure security.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.