Position: Cybersecurity & Information Assurance - Senior Management role (UAE National)
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance - Senior Management role (UAE National)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/09/2025
Our Client is seeking a seasoned Information Security Leader to drive the cybersecurity strategy across their investmentportfolio. This role is responsible for establishing a group-wide cybersecuritygovernance framework, aligning with risk and resilience teams, and ensuringpreparedness for audits and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate willprovide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to elevate thecybersecurity maturity of all portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain a group-levelinformation security governance framework, aligned with enterprise riskand resilience functions.
Lead the Portfolio Information Assuranceteam, ensuring cybersecurity goals are aligned with broader organizationalstrategy.
Develop, implement, and enforcecybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards across portfolioentities.
Oversee and enhance the implementation ofsecurity controls and frameworks to increase overall cybersecuritymaturity.
Manage cybersecurity budgets andresources, ensuring efficient use and prioritization of securityinitiatives.
Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments,identify vulnerabilities, and recommend effective risk mitigationstrategies.
Prepare and support audit readinessacross portfolio companies; ensure alignment with internal and externalcompliance standards.
Provide regular cybersecurity updates andrisk posture reports to executive boards and governance bodies.
Drive adoption and integration of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools for informed, risk-baseddecision-making.
Spearhead cybersecurity awareness andtraining programs across the organization and promote best practices.
Participate in M&A due diligence byevaluating cybersecurity risks of acquisition targets.
Represent the organization in thecybersecurity community, leading CISO roundtable, forums, andknowledge-sharing initiatives.
Manage cyber insurance coverage as astrategic component of the organization’s risk treatment plan.
Stay current with emerging technologies,threats, regulations, and market trends to ensure continuous improvementof security posture.
Maintain a comprehensive cybersecuritymetrics and reporting framework to track performance and driveaccountability.
Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or relateddiscipline
Minimum 15 years ofexperience in information security, with proven leadership intransformation and governance roles
Strong knowledge of ISO
27001, UAE Information Assurance Standards, NIST, and other globalcybersecurity regulations
Demonstrated experiencein managing complex cybersecurity transformation initiatives acrossmultiple business units or entities
Skilled in executivecommunications, including board-level reporting and stakeholder engagement
Hands-on experiencewith cybersecurity risk management, compliance frameworks, and auditreadiness
Experience with cyberinsurance management and aligning coverage with organizational riskappetite
Strong leadershipskills with a history of managing and mentoring high-performing teams
Adept at working underpressure in high-stakes, fast-paced corporate environments
Familiarity with GRCplatforms, enterprise security architecture, and security operations bestpractices
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