Director of Cyber Security

Yello; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Yello is seeking a senior cyber security executive to own and execute the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy across IT and OT environments in the UAE. The role leads governance, risk management, compliance, security operations and data privacy while safeguarding plant safety and operational continuity.

You will oversee budgets, projects and vendors, and advise senior leadership on emerging threats and remediation priorities, requiring 10–15 years in cyber security with industrial experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 10–15 years in cyber security across IT/OT, infrastructure and security leadership.
• Strong industrial/manufacturing experience with OT security architecture.
• Experience with cloud/hybrid infra, including Azure and M365.
• Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISC, GICSP, ISO 27001 or PMP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy across IT and OT environments.
• Lead cyber governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, security operations and data privacy.
• Establish robust OT security controls while protecting plant safety and continuity.
• Oversee cyber security budgets, strategic projects, vendors and specialist teams.
• Advise senior leadership on threats, vulnerabilities and remediation priorities.

Skills

Cyber security strategy

Governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Security operations

Data privacy

OT security

Vendor management

Leadership

Cloud security

Azure

Microsoft 365

IaaS/PaaS/SaaS security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

CISM

CISA

CRISC

GICSP

ISO 27001

PMP

Job description

• Our client is a major UAE-based industrial organisation with sophisticated technology, operational and manufacturing environments. The organisation is investing significantly in cyber resilience, digital transformation and the protection of critical IT and OT infrastructure.

• Own and execute the enterprise-wide cyber security strategy across IT and OT environments.
• Lead cyber governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, security operations and data privacy.
• Establish robust OT security controls while protecting plant safety, availability and operational continuity.
• Oversee cyber security budgets, strategic projects, vendors and specialist technical teams.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, risk exposure and remediation priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years' experience spanning cyber security, IT/OT systems, infrastructure, networking and security leadership.
• Strong industrial or manufacturing experience, including automation/control systems and OT security architecture.
• Deep knowledge of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, ideally including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS security.
• Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISK, GICSP, ISO 27001 or PMP are highly desirable, alongside significant people-leadership experience.