- Opportunity to define cyber and information security from the foundation.
- Long term mandate focused on building capability, not firefighting optics
About Our Client
An established large organisation.
Job Description
- Define and execute a org wide cyber and information security strategy aligned to business goals and regulatory requirements
- Establish and operate an ISMS aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks
- Close all audit findings and implement foundational security governance
- Design and embed data protection policies, including cross border data transfer governance
- Ensure compliance with UAE PDPL, UK GDPR, and other applicable local regulations
- Build a cyber risk management framework covering corporate IT, OT contexts, and third parties
- Establish IR crisis management playbooks, escalation routes, and executive reporting
- Define and implement SOC and threat intelligence capabilities (internal, outsourced, or hybrid)
- Implement third-party and supply chain security assurance, including periodic reviews
- Act as the senior cyber advisor to the executive leadership, operating with authority and credibility
The Successful Applicant
- 15+ years in cyber / information security, with 5+ years at senior leadership level
- Demonstrated experience entering low maturity or fragmented environments and building security foundations from first principles
- Track record of establishing governance, policies, operating models, and controls in greenfield or turnaround contexts
- Background in highly regulated, compliance led organisations with mature operating standards
- Experience operating across international, multi country environments and regulatory regimes
- Exposure to asset heavy or operational sectors (infrastructure, rail, oil & gas, manufacturing, aerospace)
- Clear understanding of OT environments and operational risk context
- Experience across OT/IoT security, cloud security, SOC operations, and enterprise cyber risk management
- Relevant IT degree and/or recognised security certifications
What's on Offer
- Senior level mandate to build the cyber and information security function from first principles
- Opportunity to work closely with the CIO and senior leadership in shaping foundational IT capability
Contact: Ruwise Sheriff
Quote job ref: JN-012026-6915075
