Director of Cyber Security (Emirati Talent)

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a major UAE-based industrial organization, seeks a senior cyber security leader to orchestrate the enterprise strategy for IT and OT environments. The role requires steering governance, risk, compliance, security operations and data privacy to safeguard critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will guide OT security architecture, budgets, and vendor ecosystems while advising top leadership on threats and remediation priorities, ensuring safety, availability and continuity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or 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 (Azure/Microsoft 365).

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, 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.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Strategic planning

Executive advisory

People leadership

OT security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Lead enterprise cyber security strategy across complex IT and OT environments


• Senior UAE leadership opportunity within a major industrial organisation

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on Offer

• High-impact cyber security leadership role within a major UAE industrial environment.


• Opportunity to shape the security strategy for complex IT, OT and cloud ecosystems.


• Competitive senior leadership package with significant professional growth potential.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7113158