Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Leader

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in the UAE is seeking a Manager of Cyber Security to lead the enterprise cyber security strategy and oversee a dedicated team. This role requires strong expertise in managing on-premises and cloud environments, incident response, and compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, along with key certifications such as CISSP. Candidates with over 8 years in IT security and a proven track record in leadership are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of IT security experience, including managerial role for at least 3 years.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes security and cloud-native security tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise cyber security strategy and governance.
• Oversee SOC activities, including monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and manage security controls.

Skills

Cyber Security Strategy Development

Risk Management

Security Operations Management

Incident Response

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Vulnerability Assessment

Cloud Security

Database Security

Business Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or related field

CISSP or equivalent certification

Cloud Security Certifications (AWS, Azure, Oracle)

Tools

Kubernetes Security Tools

SIEM platforms

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems

Job description

A leading airline company in the UAE is seeking a Manager of Cyber Security to lead the enterprise cyber security strategy and oversee a dedicated team. This role requires strong expertise in managing on-premises and cloud environments, incident response, and compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, along with key certifications such as CISSP. Candidates with over 8 years in IT security and a proven track record in leadership are encouraged to apply.