Head of Cyber Security

4 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Ernest Hunter Green Full time 120,000 - 300,000 per year

Position: Senior Vice President, Offensive Cyber Security

Department: Group Information Security

Location: Dubai, UAE - Full time on site

Are you a cybersecurity leader with a passion for offensive security and ethical hacking? We are looking for a
Senior Vice President, Offensive Cyber Security
to lead the offensive security initiatives and Red Team at a leading bank in Dubai.

About the Role:

As the SVP of Offensive Cyber Security, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for:

  • Conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and Red Team exercises across complex IT systems.
  • Enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture through advanced offensive strategies and ethical hacking practices.
  • Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure robust security across applications, infrastructure, and networks.
  • Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and industry best practices within the Offensive Cyber Security function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of in-house and outsourced cybersecurity experts.
  • Execute vulnerability scanning and penetration testing programs for IT assets.
  • Provide expert guidance on security architecture, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT, business teams, and external consultants.
  • Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovation in offensive security.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal security standards.

What We're Looking For:

  • Education:
    Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related fields.
  • Experience:
    Minimum 15 years in technical security assessments, penetration testing, and Red Team operations in Banking or Big 4 consultancy.
  • Certifications:
    CISSP, CISM, CISA (mandatory).
  • Strong knowledge of offensive security tools and techniques.
  • Deep understanding of network topologies, firewalls, and logical access controls.
  • Experience with Wintel, Solaris, and Linux operating systems.
  • Programming knowledge (ASP, PHP, C#, etc.) and Active Directory domain design.
  • Identifying zero-day exploits and emerging threats.

Soft Skills:
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities; results-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a strategic offensive security function in a dynamic and growing organization.
  • Work with a talented team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Be at the forefront of defending against emerging cyber threats in Dubai's thriving tech ecosystem.

If you have the expertise, leadership, and vision to shape the offensive security strategy of a major organization, we want to hear from you

Apply now and lead the fight against cyber threats.

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