Air Arabia
Manager - Cybersecurity Job Details
Sharjah, UAEPosted 1 months ago
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- AED 40k–70k a month
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- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Manager - Cybersecurity Job Details | Careers Skip to main content Log In ABOUT Life at Air Arabia Grow at Air Arabia Meet Our People CAREERS Pilot Cabin Crew Engineering & Maintenance Flight & Ground Operations Commercial & Corporate UAE Nationals Log In ABOUT Life at Air Arabia Grow at Air Arabia Meet Our People CAREERS Pilot Cabin Crew Engineering & Maintenance Flight & Ground Operations Commercial & Corporate UAE Nationals Home More About Us Search Jobs Log In Search by Keyword Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Manager - Cybersecurity Date: 24 Oct 2026 Manager - Cybersecurity Company: IT & Digital Solutions Job Purpose The Manager of Cyber Security is responsible for leading the enterprise cyber security strategy, operations, and governance across on-premises and cloud environments. This role oversees a dedicated cyber security team responsible for protecting infrastructure (Windows/Linux servers, cloud platforms: Oracle, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes clusters, enterprise networking, and databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB). The Manager ensures compliance with industry regulations, reduces cyber risks, and implements proactive security measures to safeguard critical business systems and data. Key Result Responsibilities Strategic & Governance Develop and implement the organization’s cyber security roadmap aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Establish security policies, standards, and procedures across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Collaborate with the Manager of Cloud & Infrastructure Services or Technology Infrastructure Manager to embed security into system and network architecture. Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and third-party risk assessments. Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulatory requirements. Operational Security Oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation plans. Implement and maintain security controls for servers, networks, cloud services, Kubernetes, and databases. Lead incident response and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis. Ensure strong identity and access management (IAM), privilege escalation control, and zero-trust practices. Key Result Responsibilities-Continued Risk Management & Assurance Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits across IT infrastructure and applications. Manage enterprise endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms. Drive awareness and training programs to promote a strong cyber security culture across the organization. Oversee data protection measures, encryption standards, and backup/recovery procedures. Team Leadership Lead and mentor a dedicated cyber security team including analysts, engineers, and incident responders. Define KPIs and success metrics for cyber defence and resilience. Provide continuous skill development to stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies. People Management: Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development. Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team. Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures. Qualifications (Academic, training, languages) Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, or related field (master’s preferred). CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent industry certifications. Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Oracle Security). Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a plus. Fluent in English Language Strong background securing Windows/Linux servers, cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle), and enterprise networks. Knowledge of enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB) and their security best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Work Experience With 8+ years of IT security experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes security, container hardening, and cloud-native security tools. Proven track record in leading incident response and crisis management. Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Find similar jobs: Copyright 2025 © Air Arabia PJSC Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Recruitment Fraud
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Technology, or related field (master’s preferred). 8+ years of IT security experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent industry certifications. Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Oracle Security). Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a plus. Fluent in English. Strong background securing Windows/Linux servers, cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle), and enterprise networks. Knowledge of enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, CouchDB) and their security best practices.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Governance: Develop and implement the organization’s cyber security roadmap aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Establish security policies, standards, and procedures across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Collaborate with relevant managers to embed security into system and network architecture. Manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and third-party risk assessments. Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulatory requirements. Operational Security: Oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation plans. Implement and maintain security controls for servers, networks, cloud services, Kubernetes, and databases. Lead incident response and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis. Ensure strong identity and access management (IAM), privilege escalation control, and zero-trust practices. Risk Management & Assurance: Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits across IT infrastructure and applications. Manage enterprise endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms. Drive awareness and training programs to promote a strong cyber security culture across the organization. Oversee data protection measures, encryption standards, and backup/recovery procedures.
Skills
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- SOC
- vulnerability assessments
- penetration testing
- cloud security (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
- Kubernetes security
- IAM
- zero-trust
- SIEM
- incident response
- forensic investigations
- cartography of security controls
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