Project Manager Infrastructure Systems Operations Monitoring

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport authority in Dubai is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee IT security and control systems projects. The role includes managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulations such as ISO 27001 and GDPR, and leading the implementation of various security systems like SIEM and intrusion prevention systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in IT and several years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to enhance organizational security posture while ensuring project delivery on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the field with a Bachelor's degree.
• 6 years of experience in the field with a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT projects related to security and control systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and monitor detailed project plans and reports.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity Frameworks

SIEM Tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)

Incident Response Coordination

Network Security Concepts

Cloud Security (AWS/Azure)

Security Monitoring & Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer applications, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Certification: PMP

Certification: ITIL

Certification: Six Sigma

Job description

Job Purpose

manage, and monitor the implementation of IT projects related to security and control systems for infrastructure technical systems, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, compliance with legislation, and security best practices. Responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project risks, and leading the successful implementation of solutions that enhance the organizational security posture and operational control capabilities

Key Results & Accountabilities

• Adhere to RTA's information security policies and procedures, while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all technical systems and data
• Support audits, security assessments, and incident response planning as needed
• Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the direct manager
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory standards, such as ISR, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and organizational governance
• Prepare, develop, and monitor detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and communication plans
• Effectively manage project change and mitigate risks
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure quality and on-time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements and lessons learned from completed projects
• Prepare periodic reports and present project status to stakeholders and senior management
• Lead the overall planning and implementation of security and monitoring projects, such as SIEM, threat detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and security operations center upgrades
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security analysts, infrastructure and network teams, and external vendors to define project requirements and deliverables

Technical Competencies

• Project management, Cybersecurity Frameworks, SIEM Tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), Threat & Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Coordination, Network Security Concepts, ITIL & Service Management, Cloud Security (AWS/Azure), Security Monitoring & Reporting

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer applications, Computer Science and Information Technology or equivalent from an accredited university. Certification: PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma. Bachelor's: 8 years of experience in the field. Master's: 6 years of experience in the field