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Experience
5 - 7 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Science(Computers)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Cybersecurity Portfolio Assurance Manager, you ll lead the strategic direction, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Emirates Group s cybersecurity portfolio assurance program. Ensure the consistent implementation and optimization of security controls across all IT portfolios and product lines, safeguarding information assets in compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Drive accountability, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion innovation to enhance assurance outcomes, process efficiency, and a culture of risk-aware decision-making and continuous improvement.
In the role, you will:
- Direct and orchestrate portfolio-wide cybersecurity assurance activities by setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, and establishing performance benchmarks, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality security services and alignment with Emirates Group s cybersecurity objectives.
- Drive and optimize the integration of security controls into IT and business processes, conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify operational inefficiencies, streamline workflows, eliminate redundancies, and implement automation to enhance assurance effectiveness and scalability.
- Present executive-level metrics and insights that provide a holistic view of the security posture across applications and infrastructure. Translate complex data into actionable strategies, enabling SVP-level and higher-level stakeholders to prioritise remediation efforts and allocate resources effectively.
- Champion systemic risk identification, mitigation, and escalation by collaborating with senior stakeholders to address emerging threats, resource constraints, and compliance gaps, and by designing and executing robust mitigation roadmaps that promote innovation in assurance methodologies and technologies.
- Mentor, develop, and empower assurance leads and cross-functional teams through structured leadership programs, coaching, and performance management, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and knowledge sharing to ensure high standards across all portfolio assurance activities.
Desired Candidate Profile
To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or Computer Science.
- Experience and understanding of applying ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 2000 or CBCI, CBCM, Qualification on frameworks such as ITIL.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise information security frameworks, risk management, and assurance methodologies (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional security assurance programs across large IT Infrastructure portfolios or product lines.
- Strong leadership, team development, and resource management skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and empower assurance leads and teams.
- Expertise in integrating and optimizing security controls within business and IT Infrastructure processes, driving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Advanced analytical skills to interpret security metrics, assess risk trends, and drive strategic improvements and remediation initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing abilities, with experience presenting to and collaborating with senior management and business leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of new security technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation, escalation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Cybersecurity Portfolio Assurance Manager
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The Emirates Group
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers Fly Better . Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as Cybersecurity Portfolio Assurance Manager./p>