Lead IT Infrastructure & Security

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Dubai seeks a seasoned Head of Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Cybersecurity to lead design and execution across networks, servers and cloud environments.

You will drive governance, incident response, disaster recovery, and risk management while steering vendor relationships and technology transformation initiatives.

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 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.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Leadership

Cybersecurity Governance

Cloud Platforms

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity strategy
• Drive resilience, compliance and technology innovation

About Our Client

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

Job Description

• 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to enterprise-wide technology transformation projects and strategic decision-making.