DFF - Associate Manager Cyber Security

Dubai Government; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Future Foundation is seeking an Associate Manager – Cyber Security to align information security with strategic objectives, legal and regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. You will maintain the Information Security Management System, manage stakeholders, and lead risk assessments and third-party security initiatives, working with internal teams to deliver secure, compliant projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years of experience, and certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, IT, CS or related field.
• CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or equivalent certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, information security or risk management.
• Experience in developing and maintaining information security frameworks and controls.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance and standards.
• Excellent English; Arabic skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and maintain the Information Security Management System.
• Coordinate with teams on identifying, developing, secure handling and management of information assets.
• Conduct information security, third-party security and operational risk assessments.
• Delegate and assign tasks to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Communicate openly with the team and provide feedback to the line manager.

Skills

Governance & risk management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

ISMS implementation

Stakeholder management

Analytics & problem-solving

Project management

English proficiency

Arabic advantageous

Integrity & discretion

Emerging cyber threats awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, IT, CS or related field

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or equivalent

Job description

Job description

About Dubai Future Foundation

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) was established in 2016 to institutionalize future-shaping for Dubai and strengthen the city’s position as a leading global city of the future. The Foundation works in partnership with government and private‑sector entities to imagine, design and accelerate Dubai’s future. Its work spans five strategic areas: future foresight, knowledge dissemination, capacity building, future design and future acceleration. At the heart of DFF’s mandate is turning future‑focused ideas and opportunities into tangible outcomes. The Foundation embraces risk‑taking, agility and foresight as key attributes in navigating emerging opportunities and challenges. DFF is guided by a core belief that leading in the present is not enough; the future must be actively imagined, designed and executed.

Life at Dubai Future Foundation

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Future Foundation was established in 2016 to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dubai, as well as to collectively imagine, inspire and design Dubai’s future in collaboration with government and private entities across various sectors.

Mandated with positioning Dubai as a hub for innovation and a leading city of the future, the Foundation’s strategic business units comprise Imagining and Understanding the Future, Disseminating Future Knowledge, Capacity Building, Designing and Accelerating the Future, and Seeing and Experiencing the Future.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum once said, “The future is not built on possibilities and numbers but on clarity of vision, planning, action and implementation.” With that in mind, this outlined a far‑sighted approach for the Foundation that placed future readiness at the very core of its operations.

Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?

The Associate Manager – Cyber Security falls under the Enterprise Risk Management function.

The Associate Manager – Cyber Security is crucial in ensuring that the organisation’s information security management system is robust, compliant and aligned with the Foundation’s overall strategic objectives.

Associate Manager – Cyber Security

As an Associate Manager – Cyber Security for the Dubai Future Foundation, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the Dubai Future Foundation’s information security posture aligns with strategic objectives, legal and regulatory requirements, and is appropriate to the level of risk.

This role will involve facilitating and maintaining a robust Information Security Management System to manage information security risks, legal and compliance obligations, and governance requirements effectively, enabling the organisation to maintain resilience against cyber threats while meeting regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and maintain DFF’s Information Security Management System.
• Coordinate with DFF teams on the identification, development, secure handling and management of DFF-wide information assets.
• Conduct comprehensive information security, third‑party security and operational risk assessments.
• Delegate and assign tasks to the team to ensure the delivery of project deadlines.
• Communicate openly with team members to ensure that all projects are progressing smoothly and provide regular feedback to the line manager.

Third-Party Relationships

• Work closely with project partners throughout the process and ensure regular communication, procurement and logistics are in place.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and other internal teams to ensure procurement, invoices, production and any additional requirements are met.
• Work together with the Strategy team and other Dubai Future Foundation verticals to identify potential collaborations and support continued disruptive thinking to enhance the quality of ideas and projects.
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve project targets.

Why is this role important?

This role makes the biggest impact by being strategic, innovative and curious about trends and future‑focused technology and advancements. You will be proactive and openly share your ideas and feedback for the benefit of the team and the Dubai Future Foundation.

You will consistently propose innovative and strategic project ideas and lead and support those projects through to delivery. You will be a key part of the team working to create impact that will benefit the future of Dubai, the UAE and the region.

What does Dubai Future Foundation offer?

We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with passionate people, support shapers of the future, and contribute to work that has an impact not only on the organisation and the UAE, but potentially on humankind.

You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects and work in a highly diverse and fast‑paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas and innovation.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or equivalent would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in cybersecurity, information security, information risk management or a related field, with experience in developing and maintaining information security frameworks and controls.
• Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management, compliance, and relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Experience in conducting information security, third‑party security and operational risk assessments, with the ability to identify, assess and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS), including policies, procedures, controls and governance requirements.
• Strong understanding of information security risks, data protection, cybersecurity controls, and emerging cyber threats and technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, senior management, third parties and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage cybersecurity initiatives, assign tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Arabic communication skills would be advantageous.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution‑oriented approach, with the ability to stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, technologies, threats and regulatory requirements.
• A high level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.