Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Services Analyst - Secure Coding The Emirates Group

Provide subject matter expertise across secure software development, security architecture governance, and cybersecurity metrics and data analytics for the Emirates Group. Drive the integration of secure coding practices, the validation and evolution of security architecture patterns, and the delivery of actionable security metrics to proactively strengthen the Group's security posture. Collaborate with cross-functional and portfolio assurance teams to ensure policy and standards compliance, foster innovation, and enable informed, data-driven decision-making to mitigate risk and enhance organisational resilience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives by setting clear objectives, aligning activities with organisational goals, and ensuring best practices are embedded across secure coding, architecture governance, and metrics-driven risk management.
• Oversee and facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging with IT, development, portfolio assurance, and governance teams. Assist in embedding robust security controls, policies, and standards into all phases of the technology lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and consistent service across the enterprise.
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics by evaluating emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of assurance processes.
• Mentor and coach technical teams by providing expert guidance, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across coding, architecture, and metrics domains.
• Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts by leveraging threat intelligence, governance frameworks, and data-driven insights. Proactively inform strategic decisions, prioritise remediation activities, and ensure organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Specific Accountabilities Secure Coding

• Continuously monitor and analyse emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and secure coding best practices in the software development landscape. Regularly update secure coding guidelines, standards, training materials, and educate developers to ensure all development teams are equipped to address current and emerging risks.
• Lead the enforcement, integration, and optimisation of automated code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with development and portfolio assurance teams to ensure systematic vulnerability detection, timely remediation of security issues, and comprehensive reporting of recurring code quality concerns.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve secure coding education and awareness programs for developers, tailored to multiple programming languages and platforms. Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to promote a culture of secure-by-design throughout the Emirates Group.