Lead IT Infrastructure & Security

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page seeks a senior technology leader to drive enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy in a dynamic retail-focused organization in Dubai. You will design and implement resilient networks, cloud environments and security operations, while guiding governance, risk, and incident response programs.

The role requires 7-10+ years in IT infrastructure or security leadership, with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, ITIL or Azure being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 7-10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity or related technology leadership roles.
• Strong expertise across networks, servers, cloud platforms, infrastructure operations and security technologies.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, ITIL and/or Microsoft Azure certification are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated project delivery, stakeholder management, leadership and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure, networks and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity governance, incident response, vulnerability management and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies while proactively managing technology risk.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency, security and scalability.
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor service delivery and contribute to budgeting and performance optimisation.

Skills

Networks

Servers

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure operations

Security technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CEH

ITIL

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Lead enterprise infrastructure cloud and cybersecurity strategy Drive resilience compliance and technology innovation Our client is a well-established organisation operating in a dynamic and growth-focused environment Committed to operational excellence and continuous innovation the business invests in technology to support its long-term strategic objectiv Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise IT infrastructure networks and cloud environments Develop and maintain cybersecurity governance incident response processes vulnerability management programmes and disaster recovery capabilities Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements internal policies and industry best practices while proactively managing technology risk Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency security and scalability Manage vendor relationships monitor service delivery and contribute to budgeting reporting and performance optimisation initiatives Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives within a growing organisation Exposure to enterprise-wide technology transformation projects and strategic decision-making

Job summary

Sector Technology Subsector Senior IT Management Industry Retail Where Dubai Contract type Permanent Consultant name James Jefferson Job reference JN-PHONE NUMBER

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.

7-10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity or related technology leadership roles.

Strong expertise across networks, servers, cloud platforms, infrastructure operations and security technologies.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, ITIL and/or Microsoft Azure certification are highly desirable.

Demonstrated project delivery, stakeholder management, leadership and problem-solving capabilities