Senior Cybersecurity Advisory & Assurance Lead

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisory & Assurance Lead to drive complex assessments and transformation programs for enterprise and government clients. You will lead framework-based evaluations and design target states across governance, controls, and security architecture, interacting with CISOs and senior management.

Responsibilities include managing evidence, testing controls, and delivering actionable remediation roadmaps, while guiding junior staff and shaping security programs aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Master's degree such as MSc in Cybersecurity or Information Security is a plus.
• CISSP/CISM/CRISC/ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer, CISA, CCSP, GIAC or NIST training is required or beneficial.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cybersecurity assessments for enterprise and government clients.
• Oversee evidence collection, control testing, and remediation planning.
• Present findings and recommendations to CISOs and executives.
• Support workshops, stakeholder interviews, and governance discussions.
• Assist on proposals, RFPs, and client presentations.

Skills

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

SOC/Security Operations

Security Architecture

Penetration Testing

Red-Team Assessments

Executive Communication

Risk Management

Offensive Security

Education

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

Threat Intelligence Platforms

GRC Tools

EDR/XDR

Job description

CNS is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisory & Assurance Lead to drive complex assessments and transformation programs for enterprise and government clients. You will lead framework-based evaluations and design target states across governance, controls, and security architecture, interacting with CISOs and senior management.

Responsibilities include managing evidence, testing controls, and delivering actionable remediation roadmaps, while guiding junior staff and shaping security programs aligned