Job Description

Posted 2 hours ago

Head of Technical- Cyber Security

Location: Dubai Marina (Fully office-based)
Salary: 35,000 – 50,000 AED per month (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Technical to lead and oversee the technical delivery function of a growing cyber security consultancy and technology firm. This is a senior leadership role responsible for technical operations, project delivery, and cyber security support, ensuring the highest standards of service across advisory-led and technology-driven engagements.

You will manage a team of four cyber security professionals, oversee all support tickets, and take ownership of the end-to-end deployment of cyber security projects across clients in the SME and enterprise space.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the technical cyber security division, overseeing a team of four specialists
Take full ownership of all cyber security support tickets, ensuring timely resolution and SLA adherence
Oversee the deployment, implementation, and integration of cyber security solutions across client environments
Manage end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects aligned to advisory-led roadmaps
Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex incidents, implementations, and client issues
Ensure consistent technical quality across Security Maturity, GRC, Data Privacy, and Technology solutions
Maintain and improve operational processes, tooling, and documentation across the technical function
Ensure technical delivery aligns with regional and global regulatory and compliance standards
Identify emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to continuously evolve client protection
Lead, mentor, and develop the technical team, identifying training and certification needsTechnical Scope Includes

Cyber Security architecture and solution design
Deployment and management of security technologies
Incident response and support management
Compliance-aligned implementations (GRC, risk management, data privacy)
Managed services and ongoing cyber security operationsWhat We're Looking For

Demonstrated cyber security leadership experience in a technical or delivery-focused role
Proven experience managing a technical team or cyber security division
Strong hands-on experience delivering cyber security projects and solutions
Experience overseeing support operations and ticket management
Relevant and current cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels
Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including client-facing engagement
Must be currently based in Dubai
Comfortable in a fully office-based roleWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary of 35,000 – 50,000 AED per month
Senior leadership role with full ownership of technical delivery
Opportunity to shape and scale the cyber security function
Work within a consultancy-led, technology-driven cyber security model
Long-term growth potential within a fast-growing organisation
Bonus (TBC) if company's KPIs are met