Head of Cyber & InfoSec – Security Rebuild (OT/IT) – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited
This is a hands on cyber senior mandate to build the cyber and information security function from the ground up. You will define the organisation’s cyber, information security, and data protection posture across corporate environments, operating across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes. This role is not about maintaining a mature estate but is about creating the foundations, closing audit findings, and embedding sustainable security governance.
Client Details
An established large organisation.
Description
Define and execute a org wide cyber and information security strategy aligned to business goals and regulatory requirementsEstablish and operate an ISMS aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworksClose all audit findings and implement foundational security governanceDesign and embed data protection policies, including cross border data transfer governanceEnsure compliance with UAE PDPL, UK GDPR, and other applicable local regulationsBuild a cyber risk management framework covering corporate IT, OT contexts, and third partiesEstablish IR crisis management playbooks, escalation routes, and executive reportingDefine and implement SOC and threat intelligence capabilities (internal, outsourced, or hybrid)Implement third-party and supply chain security assurance, including periodic reviewsAct as the senior cyber advisor to the executive leadership, operating with authority and credibility
Profile
15+ years in cyber / information security, with 5+ years at senior leadership levelDemonstrated experience entering low maturity or fragmented environments and building security foundations from first principlesTrack record of establishing governance, policies, operating models, and controls in greenfield or turnaround contextsBackground in highly regulated, compliance led organisations with mature operating standardsExperience operating across international, multi country environments and regulatory regimesExposure to asset heavy or operational sectors (infrastructure, rail, oil & gas, manufacturing, aerospace)Clear understanding of OT environments and operational risk contextExperience across OT/IoT security, cloud security, SOC operations, and enterprise cyber risk managementRelevant IT degree and/or recognised security certifications
Job Offer
Senior level mandate to build the cyber and information security function from first principlesOpportunity to work closely with the CIO and senior leadership in shaping foundational IT capability
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-01-28 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Job Role: | Information Technology |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
