Lead IT Infrastructure & Security

Yello; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Yello is seeking a senior leader to drive the enterprise IT infrastructure, networks and cloud strategy in Dubai. You will shape cybersecurity governance, incident response and disaster recovery programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

The role requires 7–10+ years in IT infrastructure or cybersecurity leadership, with proven project delivery and strong vendor management capabilities.

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

Networks

Servers

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure operations

Security technologies

Leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CEH

ITIL

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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

• 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