Senior CyberSecurity Portfolio Assurance Analyst – ED&A

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international airline based in Dubai seeks a Senior CyberSecurity Portfolio Assurance Analyst. The role entails leading security assurance processes within the product portfolio while collaborating with cybersecurity teams. Candidates should have a degree in information security and relevant certifications, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills. Enjoy competitive tax-free salaries and travel benefits. Join an innovative team shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity at Emirates.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Travel benefits including flight discounts

Cosmopolitan lifestyle in Dubai

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent qualifications in information security.
• Familiar with information security assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in coordinating outputs from cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and improvement of security assurance processes.
• Monitor and review effectiveness of security controls.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote security culture.

Skills

Information security assurance principles

Stakeholder engagement

Risk remediation

Monitoring security controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Industry recognized certification (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CEH)

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates we believe in connecting the world to and through our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers 'Fly Better'. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology Being pioneers in aviation innovation were always at the forefront pushing boundaries Were on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry Embark on a journey with the worlds largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting edge information and technology team as Senior CyberSecurity Portfolio Assurance Analyst.

CyberSecurity team

Join our CyberSecurity team where we ensure a world class CyberSecurity organisation based on the key principles of People, Process and Technology underpinned with executive endorsement of a multi-year strategy to continuously improve and develop. The team protects our digital assets by monitoring for threats, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. If you are passionate about CyberSecurity, we invite you to apply to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology initiatives at Emirates Group.

Senior CyberSecurity Portfolio Assurance Analyst – ED&A

As a Senior CyberSecurity Portfolio Assurance Analyst – ED&A, you will Lead the coordination, integration, and continuous improvement of security assurance processes within the Product portfolio. Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of security controls by collaborating with specialist teams and portfolio stakeholders. Drive the management of risk, compliance, and remediation activities, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Emirates Group objectives. Foster a culture of secure-by-design and proactive risk management through cross-functional engagement and strategic leadership.

In the role, you will:

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of security assurance activities within the Product portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, compliance requirements, and industry best practices, while facilitating seamless collaboration between specialist teams and portfolio stakeholders.
• Integrate and synthesize outputs from specialist cybersecurity teams (such as compliance, governance, and secure coding), ensuring that identified risks and control gaps are tracked, prioritized, and managed through their lifecycle, and that remediation plans are effectively implemented.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of security controls and assurance processes, escalating significant findings, supporting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring continuous improvement in the security posture of the Product portfolio.
• Champion the adoption and optimization of formal methodologies, tools, and documentation for security assurance activities, promoting consistency, efficiency, and alignment with industry standards across the portfolio.
• Engage and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to promote a culture of security awareness, accountability, and secure-by-design, delivering guidance, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting the integration of assurance findings into business and technical processes.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) An information security related industry recognised certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC certification, CEH etc
• Good working knowledge of information security assurance principles, control frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating and integrating outputs from multiple specialist cybersecurity teams (e.g., governance, secure coding, compliance).
• Skills in monitoring, reviewing, and escalating security control effectiveness and assurance process outcomes.
• Ability to champion the adoption of security methodologies, tools, and documentation for assurance activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to facilitate knowledge transfer and support secure-by-design initiatives.
• Analytical and organizational abilities to track risk remediation and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative mindset for working across business and technical teams to embed assurance findings into processes.
• Adaptability and initiative to support a proactive, risk-aware, and improvement-focused security culture.

Leadership Role:

Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers