Marketing manager

CyberGate Defense; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberGate Defense in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a senior Marketing Manager to lead end-to-end B2B marketing strategies and brand operations. You will drive demand, build regional campaigns, and translate complex cybersecurity offerings into high-impact collateral for enterprise and government clients.

Role requires 10+ years in B2B marketing within cybersecurity or SI environments, strong digital/ABM skills, and proficiency with CRM platforms. Arabic is a plus. HQ in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive B2B marketing experience, with a heavy focus on the Middle East market.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Brand Leadership: Architect and execute CyberGate's overall B2B marketing strategy, brand positioning, and messaging across the GCC region.
• Demand & Lead Generation: Design multi-channel B2B campaigns (digital, account-based marketing, content, events) to generate high-value leads for enterprise and government sales teams.
• Content & Product Marketing: Translate complex cybersecurity offerings (SOC, MSS, DFIR, Red Teaming, GRC) into clear collateral, whitepapers, case studies, and pitch decks.
• Event Management: Lead end-to-end planning and execution for premier regional events, conferences, and exhibitions (e.g., GISEC, IDEX, Black Hat MEA).
• Digital & Social Media Strategy: Direct digital campaigns across LinkedIn, search engines, and web platforms, managing performance analytics, SEO, and corporate messaging.
• Public Relations & Communications: Oversee press releases, media relations, thought leadership articles, and corporate announcements to elevate visibility.
• Agency & Budget Management: Manage third-party vendors, creative agencies, and PR firms while maintaining budget optimization and ROI.

Skills

Strategic Brand Leadership

Demand & Lead Generation

Content & Product Marketing

Event Management

Digital Marketing

CRM & Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Zoho

Google Analytics

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

SEO Tools

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: Marketing Manager (Cybersecurity / System Integration)

Are you a strategic B2B marketing leader with a proven track record of elevating brands in the high-stakes cybersecurity or technology integration space? Do you know how to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling, demand-generating market narratives?

CyberGate Defense is seeking an experienced, high-impact Marketing Manager to lead our marketing strategy and brand operations from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This is a senior-level position for a hands-on strategist who thrives in B2B enterprise marketing, lead generation, high-visibility industry events, and digital brand building within the cybersecurity domain.

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (HQ)
• Department: Marketing
• Experience Required: 10+ Years of B2B Marketing Experience (Cybersecurity or System Integrator background is Mandatory)

The Mission (Role Overview)

As the Marketing Manager, you will design, drive, and execute end-to-end B2B marketing strategies that accelerate brand recognition, generate qualified pipeline leads, and strengthen our position as a leading cybersecurity authority in the region. You will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Business Development, and Pre-Sales teams to align marketing campaigns with commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Brand Leadership: Architect and execute CyberGate's overall B2B marketing strategy, brand positioning, and messaging across the GCC region.
• Demand & Lead Generation: Design multi-channel B2B campaigns (digital, account-based marketing, content, events) to generate high-value leads for enterprise and government sales teams.
• Content & Product Marketing: Translate complex technical cybersecurity offerings (SOC, MSS, DFIR, Red Teaming, GRC) into clear, high-impact collateral, whitepapers, case studies, and pitch decks.
• Event Management: Lead end-to-end planning and execution for premier regional events, conferences, and exhibitions (e.g., GISEC, IDEX, Black Hat MEA, custom executive roundtables).
• Digital & Social Media Strategy: Direct digital campaigns across LinkedIn, search engines, and web platforms, managing performance analytics, SEO, and corporate messaging.
• Public Relations & Communications: Oversee press releases, media relations, thought leadership articles, and corporate announcements to elevate company visibility.
• Agency & Budget Management: Manage third-party vendors, creative agencies, and PR firms while maintaining budget optimization and tracking ROI.

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive B2B marketing experience, with a heavy focus on the Middle East market.
• Domain Background (Mandatory): Direct marketing experience within Cybersecurity, Managed Security Services (MSSP), or a major System Integrator (SI) firm.
• Strategic B2B Focus: Proven ability to market complex, high-ticket technology services to enterprise and public sector stakeholders (CISO, CIO, CTO, C-suite).
• Event & Campaign Execution: Track record of managing large-scale industry tradeshows, webinars, and executive networking events.
• Digital Mastery: Strong command of performance marketing, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, CRM/Automation platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, or Zoho), and content management systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English skills; Arabic proficiency is a distinct advantage.