Identity & Access Operations Engineer - Level 2

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights discounts

Hotel discounts

Tax-free salary

Job summary

The Emirates Group in Dubai is seeking an Identity Operational Engineer - Level 2 to perform advanced cybersecurity monitoring, analysis and investigations. You will guide Level 1 engineers, validate AI-driven findings, and coordinate with escalation specialists to ensure timely incident resolution.

The role requires 3+ years in identity management, GIAC GCIH or equivalent, and strong knowledge of IAM platforms, zero-trust principles, scripting, and automation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years in identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorisation and access-control.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent.
• Experience with IAM platforms, directories and protocol/web-service concepts.
• Knowledge of zero-trust, defence-in-depth and automation/AI support systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor identity, access and authentication incidents and determine actions.
• Guide Level 1 engineers and validate AI/automation-supported findings.
• Coordinate escalation and resolution within SLAs.
• Create and maintain procedures, automation playbooks and knowledge content.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Zero-trust security

Scripting & automation

Threat and incident analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

The Emirates Group in Dubai is seeking an Identity Operational Engineer - Level 2 to perform advanced cybersecurity monitoring, analysis and investigations. You will guide Level 1 engineers, validate AI-driven findings, and coordinate with escalation specialists to ensure timely incident resolution.

The role requires 3+ years in identity management, GIAC GCIH or equivalent, and strong knowledge of IAM platforms, zero-trust principles, scripting, and automation.