Cyber Security Risk Specialist - UAE National

International Permanent View Job Description
This role plays a key part in industrial technology environments, working closely with technical teams, you will provide evidence-based assessments that support informed security decisions. You will help shape secure technology outcomes by assessing new initiatives, third-party risks, and emerging threats, ensuring practical mitigation strategies are implemented and tracked through to completion
  • Drive cyber risk decisions across enterprise and industrial systems
  • Own hands-on assessments influencing security and business outcomes

About Our Client

Our client is a leading industrial organisation undergoing significant digital transformation and innovation. The business invests heavily in technology, cyber security, and operational excellence to support critical operations and long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Lead hands-on cyber risk assessments across enterprise, cloud, application, and industrial technology environments.
  • Perform threat modelling and attack path analysis to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and potential business impacts.
  • Assess security risks associated with new projects, technology changes, and business initiatives, influencing solutions from the design stage.
  • Partner with architecture, engineering, and delivery teams to embed security risk considerations into decision-making and execution.
  • Evaluate third-party suppliers, managed services, and software supply chains, ensuring security requirements are clearly defined and validated.
  • Drive risk treatment activities, maintain risk register entries, and track remediation plans through to successful closure.
  • Provide threat-informed risk insights by leveraging current intelligence, operational security findings, and industry trends to strengthen cyber resilience.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in cyber security, with a strong focus on technical risk assessment and analysis.
  • Proven expertise across infrastructure, network, cloud, application, or data security environments.
  • Strong understanding of threat modelling, attack path analysis, vulnerability assessment, and risk treatment methodologies.
  • Experience assessing third-party, vendor, and supply chain security risks within complex organisations.
  • Familiarity with leading cyber security frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and UAE IA Standards.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent security qualifications are highly desirable, alongside excellent stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.

What's on Offer

  • UAE National Opportunity
  • Opportunity to influence cyber security strategy and risk decisions within a complex, technology-driven environment.
  • Competitive compensation package.
Contact
Matt Jones
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118526

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Senior IT Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Jones
Job reference
JN-102026-7118526