Manager - Cybersecurity

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia is seeking a Manager of Cyber Security to lead the enterprise cyber security strategy, governance, and operations across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will oversee a dedicated team and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and local regulations.

The role focuses on securing Windows/Linux servers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle), Kubernetes clusters, and enterprise databases, while managing budgets and third‑party risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, IT or related field; master’s preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP or equivalent certifications.
• Cloud security certifications: AWS/Azure/Oracle security.
• CKS is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong Windows/Linux, cloud, and enterprise network security background.
• Knowledge of Oracle/PostgreSQL/MSSQL/MySQL/CouchDB security practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyber security strategy and governance.
• Oversee SOC, threat detection, and incident response.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation plans.
• Maintain security controls for servers, networks, and cloud services.
• Lead incident response and root cause analyses.
• Drive IAM, zero-trust, and access management initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits across IT.
• Lead and mentor the cyber security team; define KPIs.

Skills

Kubernetes security

Cloud security

Security leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Threat detection

Incident response

IAM & zero trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security/IT or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CEH

CCSP

CKS (plus)

AWS Security Specialty

Azure Security Engineer

Oracle Security

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Manager of Cyber Security is responsible for leading the enterprise cyber security strategy, operations, and governance across on-premises and cloud environments. This role oversees a dedicated cyber security team responsible for protecting infrastructure (Windows/Linux servers, cloud platforms: Oracle, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes clusters, enterprise networking, and databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB). The Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations, reduces cyber risks, and implements proactive security measures to safeguard critical business systems and data.

Key Result Responsibilities

Strategic & Governance

• Develop and implement the organization’s cyber security roadmap aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Establish security policies, standards, and procedures across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Cloud & Infrastructure Services or Technology Infrastructure Manager to embed security into system and network architecture.
• Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and third-party risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulatory requirements.

Operational Security

• Oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation plans.
• Implement and maintain security controls for servers, networks, cloud services, Kubernetes, and databases.
• Lead incident response and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Ensure strong identity and access management (IAM), privilege escalation control, and zero-trust practices.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits across IT infrastructure and applications.
• Manage enterprise endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms.
• Drive awareness and training programs to promote a strong cyber security culture across the organization.
• Oversee data protection measures, encryption standards, and backup/recovery procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a dedicated cyber security team including analysts, engineers, and incident responders.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for cyber defence and resilience.
• Provide continuous skill development to stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies.

People Management

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent industry certifications.
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Oracle Security).
• Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a plus.
• Fluent in English Language
• Strong background securing Windows/Linux servers, cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle), and enterprise networks.
• Knowledge of enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB) and their security best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Experience

• With 8+ years of IT security experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes security, container hardening, and cloud-native security tools.
• Proven track record in leading incident response and crisis management.