Technology Audit Manager Salary 36000 AED plus single benefits Dubai job location

Virtua Advanced Solution; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and cyber security firm in Dubai is seeking a Technology & Cyber Security Audit Manager. In this role, you will lead and execute audits within tech and cybersecurity domains, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate must have 5-10 years of experience, a degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, and relevant professional certifications. This full-time position requires a robust understanding of technology platforms, skills in data analytics, and familiarity with cloud environments. Remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in IT, IT Audit or Cyber Security, preferably in the financial sector.
• Must hold professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audits in technology and cybersecurity domains.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and actionable recommendations.
• Continuously refine audit methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with business units for alignment on audit processes.
• Assess vendor contracts for compliance and improve BCP/DR processes.

Skills

Expertise in core technology infrastructure, network and security operations

Knowledge of blockchain distributed ledger technologies

Solid understanding of operating system platforms

Proficiency in data analytical skills

Strong scripting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Audit management software

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Technology & Cyber Security Audit Manager leads and executes audits within the technology and cybersecurity domains specifically for a fully cloudagnostic environment with advanced cyber defence and DevOps capabilities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards by reviewing technology and information security governance architectures, processes, third-party relationships and infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and scheduling: execute and monitor audits within assigned domains ensuring alignment with approved audit plans and timelines; conduct audit work in accordance with internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and international frameworks such as ISO, PCI DSS, NESA, SWIFT, CSP, SOC2, and CCSS.
• Audit Reporting and Monitoring: produce comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, associated risks, and actionable recommendations; monitor and follow up on the closure of previously raised audit findings to ensure timely resolution; provide regular updates to the Head of Technology & Cybersecurity Audit and other stakeholders on audit progress and corrective measures.
• Continuous Auditing and Ad-hoc Reviews: support other business audits by performing data extraction and analytics; facilitate continuous auditing by implementing innovative data‑driven methodologies; participate in investigations, special reviews or other related assignments as directed by the Head of Technology & Cybersecurity Audit and Chief Audit Executive.
• Audit Methodology and Process Improvement: continuously refine audit methodologies, tools and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness; ensure alignment of audit practices with emerging technologies, trends and industry best practices.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: maintain effective working relationships with business units and key stakeholders to foster cooperation and alignment; act as the subject matter expert for technology and data analytics requirements within the Internal Audit Department; periodically review information technology and security architectures to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Vendor Risk Management and Business Continuity: periodically assess contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with third‑party service providers to ensure adherence to agreed‑upon terms; coordinate with outsourced staff to ensure quality and consistency in audit assignments; review the effectiveness of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, identifying areas for improvement and compliance gaps.

Key Skills

• Expertise in core technology infrastructure, network and security operations.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity, cloud environments and software development practices including DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of technology platforms, risk management and control frameworks to ensure comprehensive evaluation and compliance.
• Proficiency in auditing smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain infrastructure and integrations.
• Knowledge of blockchain distributed ledger technologies and industry standards and best practices for digital assets.
• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, VMware).
• Solid understanding of operating system platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix) and database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of various banking applications and their integration with delivery channels for seamless and secure operations.
• Analytical skills to assess technical designs and architectures, identify vulnerabilities and propose effective mitigations.
• Proficiency in cloud computing and understanding of security standards specific to cloud environments (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Experience in security testing including firewalls, security architectures and OWASP guidelines.
• Hands‑on experience with audit management software and tools to streamline audit processes.
• Strong scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Perl) to support automation and data analysis initiatives.
• Proficient in data analytical skills, including the ability to write and execute SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation and analysis.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Information Technology, IT Audit or Cyber Security, preferably within the financial sector in the Middle East.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Professional certifications (choose one or more): CISA, CISSP, COBIT/ITIL, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, CCSK/CCSP, GSEC/CGIH, CDPSE/CIPM.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime