Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory Director

NTT; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services leader in the UAE is seeking a Manager for Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory. In this role, you will lead the vision and execution of a consulting practice, engaging with C-level executives to influence cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in the UAE market. This position offers the opportunity to foster a culture of excellence within a high-performing team and drive growth in cybersecurity solutions.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or leadership roles.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity consulting experience in the UAE.
• Proven success in building or scaling a cybersecurity consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, development, and expansion of NTT DATA’s Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory practice.
• Define and own the cybersecurity consulting portfolio and commercial roadmap.
• Establish and grow a high-performing team of cybersecurity consultants and advisors.

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

A global technology services leader in the UAE is seeking a Manager for Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory. In this role, you will lead the vision and execution of a consulting practice, engaging with C-level executives to influence cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in the UAE market. This position offers the opportunity to foster a culture of excellence within a high-performing team and drive growth in cybersecurity solutions.