Head of Cyber Security

We are seeking a visionary and highly capable Head of Cybersecurity to join a diversified and forward-thinking group of companies headquartered in the UAE. This is a confidential leadership appointment to spearhead the cybersecurity strategy across multiple industries and operating entities.

As the Group’s most senior cybersecurity leader, you will be responsible for designing and continuously evolving the cybersecurity strategy, frameworks, and operational excellence required to protect critical assets, data, and infrastructure. You will lead a hybrid model comprising internal teams and managed service partners to ensure robust and resilient cyber capabilities across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the execution of a group-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with evolving threats and business goals.
• Oversee cybersecurity architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance across multiple business units.
• Lead the incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management functions to proactively manage cyber risk.
• Manage a hybrid cybersecurity operating model, balancing internal capabilities with strategic vendor partnerships.
• Serve as the key advisor to executive leadership on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and cyber resilience.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role, preferably at group or enterprise level.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.), regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in incident response, governance, and strategic risk mitigation.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies, cloud environments, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor governance capabilities.

What’s on Offer:

• A rare opportunity to build and elevate a cybersecurity function in a multi-sector, digitally evolving group.
• Influence at the board and executive level, with high visibility and strategic impact.
• Competitive compensation and the chance to lead innovation in a growing, dynamic environment.