UAE National - D&T Cybersecurity Operation Lead

UAE National - D&T Cybersecurity Operation Lead

D&T Cybersecurity Operation Lead is a hands-on technical leadership role within Agthia, responsible for securing Agthia IT and OT infrastructure by managing and optimizing advanced cybersecurity tools, systems, and frameworks. This senior position requires a deep technical background, with expertise in incident response, vulnerability management, threat detection, and overall cybersecurity architecture. The successful candidate will drive the cybersecurity operations strategy, lead the deployment and optimization of key security technologies, and guide the organization's response to emerging threats and vulnerabilities. This role is critical to enhancing Agthia's security posture and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of digital assets.

Job Description

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Agthia's cybersecurity architecture, ensuring it supports both IT and OT infrastructure across the organization's global footprint.
• Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of security tools including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP, NDR, and XDR, ensuring high performance and integration across systems.
• Ensure a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) approach is applied to all access controls, network segmentation, and identity management to protect against internal and external threats.
• Oversee the design and continuous improvement of security operations processes, including incident detection, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the implementation of cloud security practices for Agthia's use of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) to ensure the security of cloud-based assets and data.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead cybersecurity projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and resource management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to deploy security solutions effectively, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection tools.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish metrics for monitoring cybersecurity performance and reporting to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including risk assessments, project plans, and performance metrics. Regularly report on project status and security tool effectiveness to stakeholders.

Special Projects

• Identify and lead special cybersecurity initiatives based on emerging threats and technology trends, including cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and data protection enhancements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CEH, LPT) are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or related roles.
• Proven experience in managing cybersecurity projects and third-party vendors.

Functional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of incident response, threat analysis, and security technologies.
• In-depth understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001) and best practices.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, and vulnerability management systems.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies (WAF, intrusion detection systems, NAC, PAM, SOAR, OT security tools, security awareness platforms, EDR, NDR, XDR, email security tools, DLP).
• Experience with vulnerability management and security auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.