Senior Manager - Technical Delivery

Core42; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to manage an enterprise security stack. The role requires at least 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on cybersecurity. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and technical expertise across various domains. Competitive salary and benefits, including a yearly bonus, premium family insurance, and learning opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Yearly bonus

Premium family insurance

Learning & development access

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
• 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot across various technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Drive application lifecycle from development to deployment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and release governance.
• Lead multi-domain IT transformation projects.

Skills

Networking

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Cloud platforms

ITIL processes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware

ServiceNow

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

End-to-end management of enterprise security stack including hand-on on below listed technology

NAC (Network Access Control) for secure endpoint access.

Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools and remediation planning.

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) integration with SIEM / SOC.

HSM (Hardware Security Modules) and KMS (Key Management Systems) for encryption & PKI.

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions for compliance and forensic readiness.

Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) capabilities for security investigations.

Hands-on leadership of SIEM, EDR / XDR, IDS / IPS, PAM, and SOC operations.

Ensure alignment with frameworks : ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, GDPR

Responsibilities

• Application, Testing & Release Management
• Drive end-to-end application lifecycle – from dev oversight to automated testing and deployment.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Ensure release governance, rollback procedures, and zero-downtime deployment strategies.
• Oversee functional, regression, and performance testing automation

• ITSM & Service Delivery
• Implement ITIL processes for Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
• Manage ITSM platforms like ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira Service Management.
• Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, escalation procedures, and operational runbooks

• Project & Delivery Management
• Lead multi-domain IT transformation programs – Cloud migrations, DC consolidations, Cybersecurity rollouts.
• Review HLD / LLD (High / Low-Level Designs) and ensure technical sign-off.
• Manage multi-vendor ecosystems, ensuring compliance and SLA adherence.
• Execute capacity planning, monitoring, cost optimization, and lifecycle management
• Ensure On time Delivery & Customer Satisfaction

Qualifications

• Your key responsibilities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Advanced technical certifications strongly preferred
• 15+ years in IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Delivery, with 7+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven ability to deep dive into network, server, storage, cloud, and security troubleshooting.
• Hands-on mastery in at least 5+ areas
• VMware stack (vCenter, ESXi, NSX, vSAN)
• Storage & Backup (Commvault, NetApp, EMC, Pure, Veeam, NetBackup)
• Networking (Cisco / Juniper, Fortinet firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN)
• Cybersecurity stack (NAC, VA, TIP, HSM, KMS, PAM, FIM, Digital Forensics)
• Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Application lifecycle & CI / CD
• ITSM & Release Management

• 12+ Years of Experience in Enterprises, Leading technical delivery of large digital transformation projects, Technical Architect, Solution Architect.
• 2+ years’ experience working in the technical architect role in a Digital Transformation Program
• Excellent level of verbal and written (Arabic Preffered)
• Arabic & English communication skills
• Must be hands on with technologies required for this position.
• Must be well versed in Project Management Frameworks.
• Expertise in launching new / handling existing services and products, IT governance, delivery and operations.

What Working At Core42 Offers

• With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment.
• At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance.
• We are united by our values : Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change.
• Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.
• Competitive Salary : We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience
• Yearly Bonus : In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Exclusive Discount Cards : Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services
• Premium Family Insurance : We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family
• Learning & Development : We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career.
• Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields, with 15+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.

Proven hands-on expertise in multiple technical areas and leadership experience is essential.