Director - Cyber Secure & Vigilant Services

Robert Walters

UAE

Ref: NP316-1125

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a Big 4 firm, seeking to appoint a Director to enhance their Cyber Vigilant Services for top-tier clients and organisations across the UAE.

As a Director of Cyber Security, you will be responsible for:

* Planning, designing and implementing a security strategy, alongside governance frameworks over processes, controls and management of cyber security
* Playing a key role in security transformation programmes - managing the overall security solution to address risks across patching, vulnerability scanning, remediation, threat management etc.
* Identity and access management, assessing current practices and designing process improvements
* Providing high-level support to clients so that they understand and address the emerging threat landscape in order to put detection plans in place
* Leading the set up and design of SOC's to ensure the earliest detection of threats possible
* Taking full ownership of the global 24/7 SOC to monitor, detect, response and investigate cyber threats and incidents impacting the organisation
* Undertaking operational and strategic cyber threat intelligence gathering to allow the SOCs to deliver proactive and timely responses to cyber threats.

Requirements

You will ideally have the following:

* Degree in Computer Science, M.S degree highly preferred
* 10+ years proven experience in cyber security strategy, ideally within transformation programs
* Excellent deep understanding of cyber security standards, regulations and best practice
* Understanding of security architecture
* Background in consulting/professional services
* Proven leadership abilities

International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please share your CV for immediate consideration.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

Get personalised updates on latest vacancies
Job Alerts by Email
  • Personalised updates on latest career opportunities
  • Insights on hiring and employment activity in your industry
  • Typically sent twice a month
Director salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 50,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience