Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Service Analyst

Job description / Role

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'.

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 the Emirates Group.

Provide subject matter expertise across secure software development, security architecture governance, and cybersecurity metrics and data analytics for the Emirates Group. Drive the integration of secure coding practices, the validation and evolution of security architecture patterns, and the delivery of actionable security metrics to proactively strengthen the Group's security posture. Collaborate with cross-functional and portfolio assurance teams to ensure policy and standards compliance, foster innovation, and enable informed, data-driven decision-making to mitigate risk and enhance organisational resilience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives by setting clear objectives, aligning activities with organisational goals, and ensuring best practices are embedded across secure coding, architecture governance, and metrics-driven risk management.
• Oversee and facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging with IT, development, portfolio assurance, and governance teams. Assist in embedding robust security controls, policies, and standards into all phases of the technology lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and consistent service across the enterprise.
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics by evaluating emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of assurance processes.
• Mentor and coach technical teams by providing expert guidance, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across coding, architecture, and metrics domains.
• Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts by leveraging threat intelligence, governance frameworks, and data-driven insights. Proactively inform strategic decisions, prioritise remediation activities, and ensure organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Specific accountabilities - secure coding

• Continuously monitor and analyse emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and secure coding best practices in the software development landscape. Regularly update secure coding guidelines, standards, training materials, and educate developers to ensure all development teams are equipped to address current and emerging risks.
• Lead the enforcement, integration, and optimisation of automated code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with development and portfolio assurance teams to ensure systematic vulnerability detection, timely remediation of security issues, and comprehensive reporting of recurring code quality concerns.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve secure coding education and awareness programs for developers, tailored to multiple programming languages and platforms. Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to promote a culture of secure-by-design throughout the Emirates Group.

Qualification

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

• Degree or honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant IT subject, cybersecurity, data analytics, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent IT-related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in information technology, IT security.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or data analytics certifications.
• Experience working in cybersecurity data analytics.
• Deep expertise in secure software development principles, secure coding practices, and application security frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).

Knowledge / skills

• Advanced proficiency in integrating and optimising automated code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines and mentoring developers in secure coding. Proven experience in governing and validating enterprise-scale security architectures, including cloud, hybrid, and legacy environments, using frameworks such as SABSA and TOGAF.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing architectural risks, identifying control gaps, and recommending mitigations, with the ability to balance technical feasibility and security requirements. Advanced proficiency in data analytics, visualisation, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python), and experience automating data workflows for security metrics.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity metrics, KPIs, data governance, and best practices for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation, escalation, and innovation.
• Commitment to continuous learning, staying current with evolving threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends.

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 hotel stays around the world. Experience what it is like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.