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Director - Identity & Access Management

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
An exceptional opportunity for a senior cybersecurity professional to shape the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise identity and access management capabilities. This role will oversee the development of modern access management frameworks and strengthen cyber resilience across a complex, large-scale digital environment.
  • Oversee enterprise-wide cyber security transformation.
  • UAE National with Family Book

About Our Client

A highly regarded Abu Dhabi-based organisation operating at the forefront of digital transformation, technology enablement, and innovation.

Job Description

  • Define and execute the enterprise strategy for identity and access management.
  • Oversee identity governance initiatives, including RBAC, SSO, MFA, privileged access management, and identity lifecycle management.
  • Manage network security controls, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention, and web application security.
  • Advance the implementation and maturity of security architecture across the organisation.
  • Work closely with cybersecurity operations teams to enhance monitoring and cyber resilience capabilities.
  • Oversee access governance, compliance, audit, and risk management programmes.
  • Provide strategic guidance and executive-level reporting on cyber risk, security posture, and access management initiatives

The Successful Applicant

  • UAE National with Family Book (mandatory).
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 9 years of experience in cybersecurity, identity and access management, digital security, or related management roles.
  • Proven experience overseeing enterprise-scale cybersecurity programmes and governance frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in IAM technologies, authentication platforms, access governance, and network security controls.
  • CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent professional certifications are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to oversee a business-critical cybersecurity function with organisation-wide impact.
  • Significant contribution to strategic security and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile technology and cybersecurity environments.
  • Partnership with senior key stakeholders on critical security priorities.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of Identity & Access Management and security capabilities.
  • Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.
Contact
Loai Al-Yousfi
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072969

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Senior IT Management
Industry
Public Sector
Where
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Loai Al-Yousfi
Job reference
JN-072026-7072969