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<p><span ><strong>Job Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong></span></p><p><span ><strong>Education</strong></span></p><ul><li><span >Bachelor's degree/ master’s degree/Ph.D. in Information Technology/Computer Engineering</span></li></ul><p><span ><strong>Experience</strong></span></p><ul><li><span >5 Years in case of Ph.D (9 Years in case of master’s degree, 11 years in case of bachelor’s degree)</span></li></ul><p><span ><strong>Qualification</strong></span></p><ul><li><span >Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); ITIL; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)</span></li></ul><p><span ><strong>Technical Competencies</strong></span></p><ul><li><span >Audit Methodologies</span></li><li><span >Quality and Excellence</span></li><li><span >Reporting</span></li><li><span >Risk Management</span></li><li><span >Internal Control</span></li><li><span >Global Internal Audit Standards</span></li><li><span >Information Technology</span></li><li><span >Cyber Security and Privacy</span></li></ul>

Role Description The IT Manager / Strategy Manager is responsible for leading technology initiatives while supporting the development and execution of business strategies that drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term organizational growth. This role bridges information technology and strategic planning by aligning technology capabilities with business objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and business improvement plans that support organizational priorities. The role evaluates business needs, identifies technology opportunities, and recommends innovative solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, security, and overall business performance. The position oversees IT projects, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives while ensuring effective resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, define project objectives, and translate strategic goals into practical technology solutions. The role analyzes business performance, operational processes, market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and competitive advantage. It also prepares strategic reports, business cases, performance dashboards, and recommendations to support executive decision-making. In addition, the role contributes to governance, policy development, technology standards, cybersecurity awareness, and organizational change initiatives while promoting best practices in project management, digital innovation, and business strategy execution. Qualifications Strong understanding of information technology management, business strategy, digital transformation, project management, and organizational planning. Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Knowledge of enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, business process improvement, and technology governance. Familiarity with enterprise architecture and IT service management concepts is an advantage. Proficiency in project management methodologies, business analysis, data analysis, reporting tools, spreadsheet applications, and business intelligence platforms. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate business challenges, assess technology solutions, and develop actionable recommendations. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams, present strategic recommendations, and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering measurable business value through technology and strategic planning.

Requirements• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.• Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience.• Previous experience within a Construction Company, Main Contractor, or Engineering organization is highly preferred.• Strong experience managing Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.• Extensive experience with virtualization technologies (VMware / Hyper-V).• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking including, LAN/WAN, VPN, Firewalls, VLANs, Switching, Routing, and Wireless Networks • Proven experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls.• Experience with Endpoint Security, Antivirus Solutions, Email Security, MFA, Data Loss Prevention, Access Control, and Security Monitoring • Experience administering cloud services including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.• Experience with ERP systems.• Experience implementing document management systems.• Ability to manage IT vendors and service providers.• Strong knowledge of software licensing and IT asset management.• Experience developing internal systems and automating business processes.• Knowledge of database administration (SQL Server or equivalent). Key Responsibilities• Manage the Company's complete IT infrastructure.• Develop and implement the Company's IT strategy.• Protect all Company information and digital assets.• Implement cybersecurity policies and monitor security risks.• Design and maintain secure network architecture.• Administer servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments.• Ensure business continuity through backup and disaster recovery planning.• Develop and maintain internal software solutions.• Manage ERP implementation and integration.• Support digital transformation initiatives.• Establish IT governance, policies, and procedures.• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices.• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues.• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation.• Manage software licensing and IT procurement.• Oversee vendor relationships and third-party service providers.• Manage user access rights and information security controls.• Protect confidential Company information against cyber threats.• Maintain high system availability with minimal downtime.• Provide technical leadership and support across all Company departments.

IT Manager - Enterprise Business Applications Department: Information Technology Reporting To: IT Senior Manager Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE<br>Job Summary The IT Manager - Enterprise Business Applications is the technical lead and platform authority for enterprise collaboration and Dev Ops platforms. The role leads architecture, administration, governance, integration, security, resilience, and lifecycle management for Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Cloud or Data Center, Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and related applications. It leads the applications team, provides senior escalation across Linux-hosted environments, and owns platform delivery, vendors, licensing, and continuous improvement.<br>Key Responsibilities Enterprise Applications Strategy & Leadership Own target architecture, operating model, roadmap, standards, and lifecycle for Jira, Confluence, and related enterprise applications. Lead the applications team, prioritize demand, develop capability, and translate business, engineering, security, and compliance needs into scalable platform solutions. Atlassian Platform Architecture & Administration Architect, administer, optimize, and lifecycle-manage Atlassian Cloud and/or Data Center, including organizations, sites, projects, spaces, workflows, schemes, fields, permissions, automation, Marketplace apps, and licensing. Govern instance strategy, standards, consolidation, upgrades, migrations, performance, capacity, backup, recovery, retention, and adoption. Dev Ops Platforms, Automation & Integration Lead administration and governance of Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Bitbucket, Bamboo, repositories, pipelines, runners or agents, artifacts, access controls, release workflows, and approvals. Own APIs, webhooks, middleware, and integrations across Atlassian, Dev Ops, identity, monitoring, security, CRM/ERP, and other enterprise systems; promote automation and traceability. Linux & Application Platform Engineering Provide senior oversight for Linux-hosted application services, including RHEL/Ubuntu, JVM/Tomcat, Nginx/Apache, databases, certificates, storage, clustering, backups, patching, hardening, monitoring, and tuning. Set standards for Bash/Python automation, deployment, configuration management, log analysis, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, and controlled change. Platform Operations, Security & Compliance Define support models and establish monitoring, dashboards, capacity management, escalation paths, runbooks, and operational handover. Lead critical platform outages through restoration, root-cause analysis, and permanent corrective action. Govern administrative access, SSO/SAML/SCIM, segregation of duties, audit logging, data protection, retention, vulnerability remediation, and third-party application risk. Govern platform releases and modifications through architecture, security, testing, approval, deployment, rollback, and post-implementation review. Maintain architecture, configuration, standards, operational documentation, and executive dashboards for availability, usage, risk, compliance, delivery, and licensing. Vendors, Commercial Management & Delivery Manage application vendors, contracts, subscriptions, licences, renewals, support cases, technical escalations, vendor performance reviews, and cost optimization. Lead platform programmes, migrations, integrations, and improvements from requirements and design through delivery, adoption, and operational readiness.<br>Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, platform engineering, Dev Ops tooling, or solution architecture, including technical leadership and team management. Deep hands-on expertise with Jira, Confluence, workflows, permissions, automation, Marketplace apps, reporting, and enterprise support. Proven experience with Atlassian Cloud and/or Data Center, including multi-instance governance, migrations or consolidations, upgrades, integrations, resilience, security, and licensing. Strong experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Git, CI/CD governance, release governance, APIs, and SSO/SAML/SCIM integration. Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting across RHEL/Ubuntu, web and application services, scripting, databases, backup and recovery, monitoring, patching, hardening, and high availability; sound knowledge of Agile or SAFe, vendors, and contracts.<br>Professional Certifications Preferred certifications include:Atlassian Certified Professional - Jira Administration for Cloud; Atlassian Cloud Organization Admin; or equivalent Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer in Enterprise Linux (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), or equivalent Microsoft Certified: Dev Ops Engineer Expert; relevant Git Lab, SAFe, Scrum, PMP/PRINCE2, or equivalent credentials Skills & Competencies Strategic platform leadership and architecture judgement, balanced with hands-on technical depth and practical platform ownership. Strong business analysis and process design, translating complex requirements into sustainable workflows, integrations, roadmaps, and operating models. Executive communication and stakeholder influence across business, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, procurement, finance, audit, and external partners. Team leadership, coaching, mentoring, hiring, workload prioritization, knowledge transfer, and capability development. Strong outage leadership, analytical problem-solving, root-cause analysis, documentation discipline, and decision-making under pressure. Commercial awareness, vendor negotiation, change leadership, user-adoption focus, accountability, and delivery discipline across concurrent priorities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Availability, performance, resilience, user experience, and recovery from critical outages across Jira, Confluence, Dev Ops, and related platforms. Platform governance, security, access, audit, data quality, patching, licensing, and timely closure of root-cause actions. Delivery of roadmaps, migrations, integrations, automation, and improvements; adoption, stakeholder satisfaction, dashboard quality, vendor performance, renewals, utilization, cost optimization, and team capability.

Chief Technology Officer Prop Tech & Digital Assets | GCC | Confidential<br>The Mandate A confidential ultra-luxury real estate and digital assets business in the GCC is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to build and operate the digital platform that will underpin its entire business - from enterprise infrastructure to tokenized asset issuance.<br>This is a Board-level appointment reporting directly to the CEO. The CTO will lead five technology functions: Enterprise IT, Prop Tech & Smart Buildings, Tokenization & Digital Assets, Data & AI, and Cybersecurity.<br>The Role The CTO's mandate spans three core deliverables:Build the rails - define the reference architecture, stand up the enterprise stack, achieve ISO 27001 / SOC 2, and run a 24/7 SOC. Tokenize the assets - architect and ship a regulated fractional ownership platform: chain selection, smart contracts, KYC/AML, qualified custody, and secondary market infrastructure. Scale the platform - live digital twin across every operating asset, one unified data model feeding ExCo and Board, AI-driven personalization in the customer product.<br>The Profile15–20 years in technology leadership; minimum 5 years as CTO, CIO, or Head of Engineering at a regulated business - bank, exchange, fintech, or institutional real estate platform Has shipped at least one regulated digital-asset or RWA issuance platform Has stood up a SOC and achieved ISO 27001 / SOC 2 from scratch Has owned and operated a digital twin or large-scale IoT estate Cross-functional span across at least three of: enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, blockchain/digital assets, smart-building/IoT, data & AIBudget responsibility of $50M+; engineering org of 100+ FTEGCC, EU, or APAC platform experience; UHNW or private-bank exposure a strong plus<br>Full GCC C-suite benefits: relocation, schooling, housing, healthcare, and insurance Total on-target earnings position this role at the top quartile of GCC C-suite compensation.<br>Confidentiality The client will not be disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will be provided with a full briefing document under NDA. All approaches handled in strict confidence.

Chief Technology Officer Prop Tech & Digital Assets | GCC | Confidential<br>The Mandate A confidential ultra-luxury real estate and digital assets business in the GCC is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to build and operate the digital platform that will underpin its entire business - from enterprise infrastructure to tokenized asset issuance.<br>This is a Board-level appointment reporting directly to the CEO. The CTO will lead five technology functions: Enterprise IT, Prop Tech & Smart Buildings, Tokenization & Digital Assets, Data & AI, and Cybersecurity.<br>The Role The CTO's mandate spans three core deliverables:Build the rails - define the reference architecture, stand up the enterprise stack, achieve ISO 27001 / SOC 2, and run a 24/7 SOC. Tokenize the assets - architect and ship a regulated fractional ownership platform: chain selection, smart contracts, KYC/AML, qualified custody, and secondary market infrastructure. Scale the platform - live digital twin across every operating asset, one unified data model feeding ExCo and Board, AI-driven personalization in the customer product.<br>The Profile15–20 years in technology leadership; minimum 5 years as CTO, CIO, or Head of Engineering at a regulated business - bank, exchange, fintech, or institutional real estate platform Has shipped at least one regulated digital-asset or RWA issuance platform Has stood up a SOC and achieved ISO 27001 / SOC 2 from scratch Has owned and operated a digital twin or large-scale IoT estate Cross-functional span across at least three of: enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, blockchain/digital assets, smart-building/IoT, data & AIBudget responsibility of $50M+; engineering org of 100+ FTEGCC, EU, or APAC platform experience; UHNW or private-bank exposure a strong plus<br>Full GCC C-suite benefits: relocation, schooling, housing, healthcare, and insurance Total on-target earnings position this role at the top quartile of GCC C-suite compensation.<br>Confidentiality The client will not be disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will be provided with a full briefing document under NDA. All approaches handled in strict confidence.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Employment: Full-time Reporting to: CEO / Project Lead Key stakeholders: Head of Wealth Management, Operations, Compliance &amp; MLRO, CIO, Chief Trader, Finance, external and group technology teams Company Overview Our client is building a new DFSA-regulated wealth management and brokerage platform in DIFC, backed by a large institutional financial group with significant financial and technology resources.<br> The company is currently at the infrastructure and platform build-out stage.<br> The objective is to create an international, scalable and technology-led wealth management and brokerage business, with the potential to expand its regulatory permissions and product capabilities over time.<br> Role Overview They are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer with a proven track record of building digital architecture within a r egulated bank, broker, investment platform or wealth management institution.<br> This is not a general corporate IT, infrastructure support or purely software-development role.<br> The successful candidate must have directly participated in the design, implementation or transformation of an end-to-end financial-services technology platform, covering the client journey, trading and investment systems, operations, data, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.<br> The CTO will take ownership of the company’s technology strategy, target architecture and digital transformation agenda.<br> The person will also act as the bridge between the DIFC management team and internal or external development teams located in other jurisdictions.<br> The role is highly hands-on.<br> During the initial build-out, the CTO will be expected to define requirements, challenge proposed solutions, manage vendors and developers, control delivery and ensure that the technology platform supports the company’s business and regulatory model.<br> Mandatory Experience Candidates must demonstrate substantial, hands-on experience in one or more of the following environments: •⁠ ⁠regulated brokerage; •⁠ ⁠private banking or wealth management; •⁠ ⁠digital banking; •⁠ ⁠investment management or trading platforms; •⁠ ⁠securities or multi-asset financial infrastructure.<br> The successful candidate must have experience building or materially transforming several components of the following technology stack: •⁠ ⁠digital client onboarding and KYC workflows; •⁠ ⁠mobile application and client web portal; •⁠ ⁠CRM and Relationship Manager workstations; •⁠ ⁠OMS, EMS, PMS and back-office systems; •⁠ ⁠trading, custody and settlement integrations; •⁠ ⁠securities and cash position keeping; •⁠ ⁠client, management and regulatory reporting; •⁠ ⁠data architecture, analytics and management information; •⁠ ⁠API architecture and integration layers; •⁠ ⁠cybersecurity, identity and access management; •⁠ ⁠cloud or hybrid infrastructure; •⁠ ⁠vendor and outsourced development governance.<br> A background limited to general office IT, infrastructure support, telecoms, generic project management or non-financial consumer applications will not be sufficient.<br> Key Responsibilities 1.<br>⁠ ⁠Target Digital Architecture •⁠ ⁠Design the end-to-end target technology architecture for the brokerage and wealth management platform.<br> •⁠ ⁠Define how the client application, CRM, onboarding, trading systems, PMS, OMS, back office, reporting and data layers will interact.<br> •⁠ ⁠Establish a scalable architecture capable of supporting additional asset classes, clients, jurisdictions and regulatory permissions.<br> •⁠ ⁠Identify system dependencies, integration risks and areas of excessive manual processing.<br> •⁠ ⁠Determine which components should be developed internally, acquired from vendors or outsourced.<br> 2.⁠ ⁠Digital Transformation Strategy •⁠ ⁠Develop a practical digital transformation roadmap for the first 6, 12 and 24 months.<br> •⁠ ⁠Translate the company’s business model into a coherent technology and delivery strategy.<br> •⁠ ⁠Prioritise the minimum viable platform required for client onboarding and commercial launch.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ensure that short-term solutions do not prevent future scaling or institutionalisation.<br> •⁠ ⁠Introduce appropriate architecture, product and delivery governance.<br> 3.⁠ ⁠Digital Client Journey •⁠ ⁠Lead the design and implementation of the full digital client journey.<br> •⁠ ⁠Build onboarding workflows covering document collection, KYC, classification, approvals, e-signatures and account-opening status.<br> •⁠ ⁠Develop client portal and mobile application functionality.<br> •⁠ ⁠Build RM-facing tools providing visibility over client status, portfolios, requests and outstanding actions.<br> •⁠ ⁠Implement secure communication, portfolio reporting, statements and service-request functionality.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ensure that the client experience is consistent with an international private banking and wealth management proposition.<br> 4.⁠ ⁠Brokerage and Investment Technology •⁠ ⁠Lead the selection, implementation and integration of OMS, EMS, PMS and back-office systems.<br> •⁠ ⁠Work with Operations and Trading on cash and securities booking, order routing, allocations, settlement, reconciliation and corporate actions.<br> •⁠ ⁠Coordinate integrations with brokers, custodians, banks, exchanges, market-data vendors and other financial counterparties.<br> •⁠ ⁠Evaluate systems such as QORT, QUIK and international alternatives based on scalability, regulatory suitability and integration capabilities.<br> •⁠ ⁠Support multi-asset capabilities across equities, fixed income, FX, funds, structured products and derivatives.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ensure reliable front-to-back trade lifecycle processing and data consistency.<br> 5.⁠ ⁠Data and Reporting Architecture •⁠ ⁠Define the company’s data model, data ownership and golden-source architecture.<br> •⁠ ⁠Establish reliable client, portfolio, cash, securities and transaction data.<br> •⁠ ⁠Build management dashboards and operational reporting.<br> •⁠ ⁠Support client statements, performance reporting and regulatory reporting.<br> •⁠ ⁠Introduce data-quality controls, reconciliation logic and audit trails.<br> •⁠ ⁠Develop an architecture capable of supporting advanced analytics and AI-enabled services over time.<br> 6.⁠ ⁠Regulatory Technology and Controls •⁠ ⁠Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance and Operations to ensure that systems meet DFSA requirements.<br> •⁠ ⁠Embed segregation of duties, maker-checker controls and approval workflows.<br> •⁠ ⁠Maintain complete audit trails for access, decisions, transactions and system changes.<br> •⁠ ⁠Support regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring and audit requests.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ensure appropriate data retention, confidentiality and record-keeping.<br> •⁠ ⁠Design technology controls around outsourcing, business continuity and operational resilience.<br> 7.⁠ ⁠Cybersecurity and Infrastructure •⁠ ⁠Take ownership of cybersecurity, infrastructure and information-security standards.<br> •⁠ ⁠Establish identity and access management, privileged-access controls and role-based permissions.<br> •⁠ ⁠Define cloud, hosting, network and data-security architecture.<br> •⁠ ⁠Implement cyber monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and penetration testing.<br> •⁠ ⁠Establish backup, disaster-recovery and business-continuity arrangements.<br> •⁠ ⁠Coordinate the technology requirements for the DIFC office, including connectivity, devices, secure networks and server infrastructure.<br> 8.⁠ ⁠Development and Vendor Management •⁠ ⁠Manage internal developers, external vendors and group technology resources.<br> •⁠ ⁠Establish clear technical specifications, delivery milestones, budgets and acceptance criteria.<br> •⁠ ⁠Introduce structured product backlog, release management and change-control processes.<br> •⁠ ⁠Set and monitor SLAs, KPIs and escalation mechanisms.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ensure that critical knowledge, source code, documentation and system ownership remain under the company’s control.<br> •⁠ ⁠Prevent excessive dependency on individual developers or external service providers.<br> 9.⁠ ⁠Technology Leadership •⁠ ⁠Build the internal technology organisation as the platform grows.<br> •⁠ ⁠Recruit and manage business analysts, solution architects, developers, infrastructure and cybersecurity specialists.<br> •⁠ ⁠Present technology strategy, risks, budgets and delivery status to senior management and the Board.<br> •⁠ ⁠Act as the primary technology counterpart for business, operations, compliance and investment functions.<br> •⁠ ⁠Create a disciplined but commercially practical technology culture.<br> Candidate Profile •⁠ ⁠At least 12–15 years of relevant technology experience.<br> •⁠ ⁠At least 5 years in a senior technology, architecture or digital transformation role within a regulated financial institution.<br> •⁠ ⁠Direct experience in a broker, private bank, wealth manager, digital bank or investment platform is strongly preferred.<br> •⁠ ⁠Proven record of delivering a major digital transformation or building a financial-services platform from the ground up.<br> •⁠ ⁠Strong understanding of front-to-back brokerage and investment workflows.<br> •⁠ ⁠Knowledge of client onboarding, CRM, trading, settlement, custody, portfolio management and reporting systems.<br> •⁠ ⁠Experience with complex integrations and API-based architecture.<br> •⁠ ⁠Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance and regulatory technology controls.<br> •⁠ ⁠Experience managing distributed and outsourced technology teams.<br> •⁠ ⁠Ability to communicate effectively with senior business stakeholders and convert business requirements into technical architecture.<br> •⁠ ⁠Fluent English; Russian is a significant advantage.<br> •⁠ ⁠UAE, DIFC, DFSA or comparable international regulatory experience is desirable.<br> Required Leadership Style The person must be: •⁠ ⁠hands-on and delivery-oriented; •⁠ ⁠capable of building, not only advising; •⁠ ⁠commercially minded but control-conscious; •⁠ ⁠able to challenge developers, vendors and business stakeholders; •⁠ ⁠comfortable working with incomplete requirements in an early-stage environment; •⁠ ⁠disciplined in documentation, architecture and delivery governance; •⁠ ⁠able to balance speed, scalability, cost and regulatory risk.<br></span> </div>

Role Description The IT Manager / Strategy Manager is responsible for leading technology initiatives while supporting the development and execution of business strategies that drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term organizational growth. This role bridges information technology and strategic planning by aligning technology capabilities with business objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and business improvement plans that support organizational priorities. The role evaluates business needs, identifies technology opportunities, and recommends innovative solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, security, and overall business performance. The position oversees IT projects, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives while ensuring effective resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, define project objectives, and translate strategic goals into practical technology solutions. The role analyzes business performance, operational processes, market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and competitive advantage. It also prepares strategic reports, business cases, performance dashboards, and recommendations to support executive decision-making. In addition, the role contributes to governance, policy development, technology standards, cybersecurity awareness, and organizational change initiatives while promoting best practices in project management, digital innovation, and business strategy execution. Qualifications Strong understanding of information technology management, business strategy, digital transformation, project management, and organizational planning. Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Knowledge of enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, business process improvement, and technology governance. Familiarity with enterprise architecture and IT service management concepts is an advantage. Proficiency in project management methodologies, business analysis, data analysis, reporting tools, spreadsheet applications, and business intelligence platforms. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate business challenges, assess technology solutions, and develop actionable recommendations. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams, present strategic recommendations, and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering measurable business value through technology and strategic planning.

Role Description The IT Manager / Strategy Manager is responsible for leading technology initiatives while supporting the development and execution of business strategies that drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term organizational growth. This role bridges information technology and strategic planning by aligning technology capabilities with business objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and business improvement plans that support organizational priorities. The role evaluates business needs, identifies technology opportunities, and recommends innovative solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, security, and overall business performance. The position oversees IT projects, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives while ensuring effective resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, define project objectives, and translate strategic goals into practical technology solutions. The role analyzes business performance, operational processes, market trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and competitive advantage. It also prepares strategic reports, business cases, performance dashboards, and recommendations to support executive decision-making. In addition, the role contributes to governance, policy development, technology standards, cybersecurity awareness, and organizational change initiatives while promoting best practices in project management, digital innovation, and business strategy execution. Qualifications Strong understanding of information technology management, business strategy, digital transformation, project management, and organizational planning. Ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Knowledge of enterprise systems, IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, business process improvement, and technology governance. Familiarity with enterprise architecture and IT service management concepts is an advantage. Proficiency in project management methodologies, business analysis, data analysis, reporting tools, spreadsheet applications, and business intelligence platforms. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate business challenges, assess technology solutions, and develop actionable recommendations. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams, present strategic recommendations, and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering measurable business value through technology and strategic planning.

Overview<br><br>M42 is a global health champion powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics to advance innovation in health for people and the planet. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, M42 combines its specialized, state-of-the-art facilities with integrated health solutions like genomics and biobanks, and harnesses advanced technologies to deliver precise, preventive and predictive care, to disrupt traditional healthcare models and positively impact lives globally.<br><br>The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Framework, including policies, standards, and processes aligned with international best practices and regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in managing information security risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing security projects, responding to incidents, and strengthening security awareness across the organization. The role will also evaluate and supervise information security controls, develop security metrics, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support M42’s healthcare objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise-wide Information Security Framework aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701, HIPAA) and regulatory requirements (e.g., ADHICS, ADGM, GDPR, NESA). Define and execute the information security and compliance strategy in alignment with M42 objectives, recommending appropriate controls, tools, and technologies. Establish and operate a healthcare-focused information security risk management framework aligned with M42 enterprise risk management practices. Conduct technology risk assessments for new business initiatives and IT projects, including driving Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA). Ensure appropriate management visibility of security risks, including impact, mitigation plans, and associated costs. Perform regulatory gap analysis, industry benchmarking, and control maturity assessments to identify improvement opportunities. Develop, monitor, and report information security and IT risk metrics, including KRIs and KPIs. Lead the planning and delivery of information security initiatives and projects in line with regulatory and business requirements. Investigate, manage, and respond to information security and data privacy incidents, including maintaining and testing the incident response plan. Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and effectiveness of information security and IT controls across the healthcare environment. Coordinate with IT GRC, internal audit, and external audit teams to implement regulatory and audit recommendations. Manage regulatory submissions (including ADHICS) and remediate identified compliance gaps. Direct internal teams and external service providers to ensure the protection of information assets and adherence to security policies and standards. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across M42 IT and Healthcare functions and represent Information Security in internal and external audits.<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5-10 years of professional experience in Information Security, with a minimum of 5 years within the healthcare industry. Proven experience in information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations. Strong knowledge of healthcare and data protection regulations (e.g., ADHICS, HIPAA, GDPR, HITRUST, DOH). Hands-on experience conducting technology risk assessments and Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA). Solid understanding of international security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701). Experience working with cloud security architectures and cloud service models. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain security and risk concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership, auditors, and regulators. Relevant industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications (Azure/AWS). Experience working in the UAE or similar regulated healthcare environments (preferred). ITIL v4 certification (preferred).

Leadership Role - Dubai - Onsite Client Company Introduction: UAE-based pioneer delivering customer-centric experiences and unparalleled opportunities through cutting-edge technology, with six innovative tech ventures across the globe. About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Leadership owner to lead our technology strategy, drive product innovation, and oversee engineering operations. The resource will be responsible for shaping the company’s long-term technology roadmap, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and high-quality solutions.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop and execute the company’s overall technology strategy aligned with business goals. Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering and technical teams. Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to deployment. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all systems, applications, and platforms. Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies, tools, and industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Finance, Sales) to support business growth. Establish technical standards, code quality guidelines, and best engineering practices. Manage technical budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring strong information security and data privacy measures. Represent the technology function in executive decision-making and board-level discussions.<br>Requirements<br>Proven experience as VP Engineering, CTO, Head of Engineering, or similar senior leadership role.15+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or technology management. Strong expertise in modern tech stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and system architecture. Demonstrated success in leading large engineering teams and scaling tech operations. Strong understanding of Dev Ops, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, microservices, etc.). Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Ability to balance innovation with operational excellence. Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (preferred).<br>Nice to Have Experience in startup or high-growth environments. Background in product-led organizations. Prior involvement in fund-raising or investor presentations.<br><br>Other Details: Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai - UAEExperience Required: 10+ Years Work Mode: Onsite Timings: 9 AM - 6PM<br>Benefits:Health insurance for employee & Fam Annual Ticket24 Annual leave on year completion Bonus performance based Annual increments No Stock Options<br>About HR Ways:HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest Saa S Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our Whats App Channel https://shorturl.at/983azto stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.

Leadership Role - Dubai - Onsite Client Company Introduction: UAE-based pioneer delivering customer-centric experiences and unparalleled opportunities through cutting-edge technology, with six innovative tech ventures across the globe. About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Leadership owner to lead our technology strategy, drive product innovation, and oversee engineering operations. The resource will be responsible for shaping the company’s long-term technology roadmap, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and high-quality solutions.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop and execute the company’s overall technology strategy aligned with business goals. Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering and technical teams. Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to deployment. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all systems, applications, and platforms. Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies, tools, and industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Finance, Sales) to support business growth. Establish technical standards, code quality guidelines, and best engineering practices. Manage technical budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring strong information security and data privacy measures. Represent the technology function in executive decision-making and board-level discussions.<br>Requirements<br>Proven experience as VP Engineering, CTO, Head of Engineering, or similar senior leadership role.15+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or technology management. Strong expertise in modern tech stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and system architecture. Demonstrated success in leading large engineering teams and scaling tech operations. Strong understanding of Dev Ops, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, microservices, etc.). Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Ability to balance innovation with operational excellence. Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (preferred).<br>Nice to Have Experience in startup or high-growth environments. Background in product-led organizations. Prior involvement in fund-raising or investor presentations.<br><br>Other Details: Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai - UAEExperience Required: 10+ Years Work Mode: Onsite Timings: 9 AM - 6PM<br>Benefits:Health insurance for employee & Fam Annual Ticket24 Annual leave on year completion Bonus performance based Annual increments No Stock Options<br>About HR Ways:HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest Saa S Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our Whats App Channel https://shorturl.at/983azto stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.

Leadership Role - Dubai - Onsite Client Company Introduction: UAE-based pioneer delivering customer-centric experiences and unparalleled opportunities through cutting-edge technology, with six innovative tech ventures across the globe. About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Leadership owner to lead our technology strategy, drive product innovation, and oversee engineering operations. The resource will be responsible for shaping the company’s long-term technology roadmap, driving digital transformation, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and high-quality solutions.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop and execute the company’s overall technology strategy aligned with business goals. Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering and technical teams. Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to deployment. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all systems, applications, and platforms. Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies, tools, and industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Finance, Sales) to support business growth. Establish technical standards, code quality guidelines, and best engineering practices. Manage technical budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring strong information security and data privacy measures. Represent the technology function in executive decision-making and board-level discussions.<br>Requirements<br>Proven experience as VP Engineering, CTO, Head of Engineering, or similar senior leadership role.15+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or technology management. Strong expertise in modern tech stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and system architecture. Demonstrated success in leading large engineering teams and scaling tech operations. Strong understanding of Dev Ops, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, microservices, etc.). Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Ability to balance innovation with operational excellence. Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (preferred).<br>Nice to Have Experience in startup or high-growth environments. Background in product-led organizations. Prior involvement in fund-raising or investor presentations.<br><br>Other Details: Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai - UAEExperience Required: 10+ Years Work Mode: Onsite Timings: 9 AM - 6PM<br>Benefits:Health insurance for employee & Fam Annual Ticket24 Annual leave on year completion Bonus performance based Annual increments No Stock Options<br>About HR Ways:HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest Saa S Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our Whats App Channel https://shorturl.at/983azto stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.

Head of Technology – Operations, Integration, Automation & Customer Experience | Dubai, UAE<br>I'm currently partnering with a well-established regional technology and retail organisation to appoint a Head of Technology who can bridge engineering excellence with operational execution. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges through technology rather than simply managing software development. Key Areas of Responsibility:Lead technology strategy across operational platforms and customer-facing systems. Drive ERP, OMS, WMS, CRM and enterprise integrations. Improve last-mile operations, automation and operational efficiency. Deliver scalable architecture and modern engineering practices. Partner closely with Operations, Customer Experience, Finance and Commercial leadership. Build and lead high-performing engineering teams. Manage technology vendors and third-party integrations.<br>We are keen to speak with technology leaders from industries such as:E-commerce Last-Mile Delivery Logistics Q-Commerce Retail Marketplace Platforms Supply Chain Technology<br>Ideal Background:Head of Engineering / Head of Technology / Engineering Director / Senior Engineering Manager. Experience building scalable enterprise platforms. Strong systems integration and architecture experience. ERP and operational systems exposure. Customer Experience and Automation. Cloud, APIs, Microservices and modern engineering practices. Experience supporting high-volume operational businesses.<br>???? Location: Dubai, UAE<br>#Technology #Engineering Leadership #Head OfTechnology #Engineering Manager #Digital Transformation #Logistics #Last Mile #Ecommerce #Retail Tech #Cloud #Architecture #Microservices #Dubai Jobs #Executive Search#Hiring

We are seeking an experienced IT Head with a strong background in Salesforce development, administration, and enterprise applications to lead our technology function and drive digital transformation initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine deep Salesforce expertise with strong leadership capabilities, overseeing business-critical systems, technology strategy, integrations, and application management while aligning technology solutions with business objectives.<br>Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and customize Salesforce applications, workflows, and automation. Develop and maintain Apex classes, Triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning Components. Implement and support Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and other Salesforce products. Integrate Salesforce with third-party applications and internal systems using APIs. Perform data migration, data cleansing, and system enhancements. Troubleshoot and resolve Salesforce-related technical issues. Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure system security, performance, and scalability. Participate in software development lifecycle activities, including testing, deployment, and documentation. Provide technical support and training to end users when required.<br>Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.5+ years of experience in IT, with significant Salesforce development and administration experience. Strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, SOQL, and Salesforce integrations. Experience leading technology projects and managing stakeholders. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, and enterprise applications. Salesforce certifications are preferred.<br>Technical Skills Salesforce CRMApex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC) Salesforce Integrations (REST/SOAP APIs) Data Migration & Management System Architecture & Solution Design Cloud Technologies SQL and Database Management Application Support & Maintenance<br>If you have a proven track record of leveraging Salesforce and technology to drive business success, we invite you to apply.

Who We Are<br><br>Welcome to TELUS Digital - where innovation drives impact at a global scale. As an award-winning digital product consultancy and the digital division of TELUS, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications providers, we design and deliver transformative customer experiences through cutting-edge technology, agile thinking, and a people-first culture.<br><br>With a global team across North America, South America, Central America, Europe, and APAC, we offer end-to-end expertise across eight core service areas: Digital Product Consulting, Digital Marketing Services, Data & AI, Strategy Consulting, Enterprise Technology, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Engineering, and QA & Test Engineering.<br><br>From mobile apps and websites to voice UI, chatbots, AI, customer service, and in-store solutions, TELUS Digital enables seamless, trusted, and digitally powered experiences that meet customers wherever they are — all backed by the secure infrastructure and scale of our multi-billion-dollar parent company.<br><br>Location and Flexibility<br><br>This role will be on-site in our Dubai, UAE office with regional travel expected.<br><br>The Opportunity <br><br>As a Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture, you’ll provide architecture leadership in both pre-sale and implementation stages with our client and executive partners. You’ll leverage your software delivery experience and technical expertise to architect, plan, and initiate new projects. While working with a delivery team, you’ll support in-flight projects and implement our client partner’s vision. Senior Managers in Solutions Architecture bring their dynamic capabilities to a variety of scenarios, such as speaking with prospective clients about our capabilities, leading architecture and discovery projects for new client initiatives, and working with a delivery team to implement their vision. During downtime, our Solutions Architecture team acts as roving catalysts to support in-flight projects, with L&D time spent growing their technology expertise in a selected specialization (e.g., AWS).<br><br>As a founding member of the Middle East team, this role provides the opportunity to build our team, shape our processes, and guide early project teams. While the core SA skills are critical, we are also seeking individuals with strong leadership, mentorship, and entrepreneurial capabilities.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>Presale: Lead scoping, technical design, and work planning during the presale process while speaking with prospective clients about our firm's engineering capabilities Delivery: Play the lead role in technical architecture and discovery projects, using consulting methods to refine the product and technical architecture of client projects Subject Matter Expertise: Owns a “technology vertical”, encompassing solution design, platform selection, implementation support, and thought leadership (e.g., AWS, Content Management Systems, hybrid mobile frameworks, etc.) Roving Catalyst: Enhance existing project teams with architectural account-level guidance or specific subject matter expertise<br><br>Competencies <br><br>Multi-platform familiarity, with expertise in one or more of the following:Front-end: Swift, Kotlin, Maui, React Native, React, Angular, Flutter, Typescript Backend: APIs (Node JS, Spring, . NET, Python), Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Data Services/Systems (SQL, NoSQL, Kafka) Content management systems, analytics platforms, and other 3rd party frameworks Experience delivering software in an agency/client-service environment Experience in having commercial conversations involving budgets and fees Experience with software estimation, work planning, and building project plans within time/cost constraints Ability to break down complex ideas to both technical and non-technical individuals You're excited to learn the principles of mobile software development Experience quickly iterating and refining a product vision with a client by offering multiple approach options Passion to apply modern processes that transform client organizations (e.g., continuous delivery, rapid iteration, and agile-inspired methodologies) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to use repeatable frameworks and best practices to incorporate new technologies or concepts Appreciation for the wider client enterprise, beyond a single project or initiative Desire to expand an account to holistically service a client Equally comfortable working in pre-sale and post-sale environments An eye for detail and an ability to navigate ambiguity<br>Bonus Points<br><br>Experience with leading CCaa S technologies such as Amazon Connect, Zendesk CCaa S, Google CES, Five9, and Genesys CCaa S. Cloud Data Platforms: Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or other major cloud data warehousing/lakehouse solutions. Cloud AI/ML Services: Proficiency with cloud-native AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock / Sagemaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform/Vertex AI). Understanding of MLOps principles and tools for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) of machine learning models. Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.<br><br>Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br>At TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.<br><br>We will only use the information you provide to process your application and to produce tracking statistics. Since we do not request personal data deemed sensitive, we ask you to abstain from sharing that information with us.<br><br>For more information on how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<br><p>We are currently looking for Information Security Architect for our UAE operations with the following terms &amp; conditions.</p><br><p>Required Skills &amp; Experience</p><br><p>• 10+ years of Information Security experience.</p><br><p>• 5+ years as an Information Security Architect or Enterprise Security Architect.</p><br><p>• Mandatory banking or financial services experience.</p><br><p>Strong knowledge of:</p><br><p>• Enterprise Security Architecture</p><br><p>• Zero Trust Architecture</p><br><p>• Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)</p><br><p>• Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM)</p><br><p>• Network Security</p><br><p>• Application Security</p><br><p>• Data Security</p><br><p>• SIEM, SOC, DLP, EDR/XDR</p><br><p>Experience with security frameworks:</p><br><p>• ISO 27001</p><br><p>• NIST Cybersecurity Framework</p><br><p>• PCI DSS</p><br><p>• CIS Controls</p><br><p>• TOGAF (preferred)</p><br><p>• Mandatory Certification</p><br><p>• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)</p><br><p>Preferred Certifications</p><br><p>• CCSP</p><br><p>• CISM</p><br><p>• CEH</p><br><p>• SABSA</p><br><p>• TOGAF</p><br><p>• Azure Security Engineer / AWS Security Specialty</p><br><p>Preferred Candidate Profile</p><br><p>• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</p><br><p>• Experience working in large enterprise banking environments.</p><br><p>• Strong documentation and presentation skills.</p><br><p>• Ability to work with cross-functional technology teams.</p><br><p>Terms and conditions</p><br><p>Joining time frame: Immediate</p><br><br><br> </div>

IT Principal - Workspace Security and Compliance Department: Information Technology Reporting To: IT Senior Manager Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE<br>Job Summary The IT Principal - Workspace Security and Compliance leads the team securing the digital workplace. The role owns Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, endpoint patching, security posture, compliance reporting, incident escalation, and vendor management, ensuring endpoints and Microsoft 365 services remain secure and auditable.<br>Key Responsibilities Workspace Security Leadership & Governance Lead the team, defining its operating model, roadmap, standards, priorities, performance objectives, and professional development. Translate business, cybersecurity, privacy, audit, and regulatory requirements into controls, baselines, policies, exceptions, and improvement plans. Endpoint Security, Intune & Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Govern Intune enrollment, compliance, configuration, application protection, encryption, device control, local administrator, and Microsoft Defender Firewall policies across supported endpoint platforms. Own Defender for Endpoint onboarding, EDR, antivirus, attack surface reduction, web protection, vulnerability management, automated remediation, patch posture, threat intelligence, exceptions, and response. Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft 365 Protection Govern Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps across Exchange Online, Share Point, One Drive, Teams, and sanctioned Saa S services, including phishing, malware, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, impersonation, quarantine, app governance, and investigation. Partner with Net Sec Ops, Cybersecurity and the SOC on signal correlation, containment, recovery, root-cause analysis, and permanent remediation for major workspace incidents. Zscaler Secure Access & Workspace Protection Lead implementation and administration of Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, Client Connector, device posture, secure web access, threat protection, cloud application controls, SSL inspection, and exceptions. Own Client Connector deployment through Intune, monitoring, troubleshooting, and vendor escalation; coordinate traffic steering, PAC files, private application connectivity, and resilience with the Network and Security Architect. Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLPGovern Purview Information Protection, including classification, sensitivity labels, encryption, label publishing, automatic labeling, and secure information handling. Implement and tune DLP across endpoints, Exchange, Share Point, One Drive, and Teams; manage alerts, incidents, overrides, exceptions, evidence, and false positives. Security Posture, Patching & Reporting Govern operating-system, Microsoft application, and approved third-party patching; track Secure Score, Defender exposure, compliance, drift, vulnerabilities, audit findings, and remediation SLAs. Build automated dashboards for compliance, patching, vulnerabilities, incidents, email security, Zscaler, Purview DLP, exceptions, and service levels using Power BI, KQL, Microsoft Graph, Power Shell, APIs, or equivalent tools. Security Operations, Service Management & Vendors Establish monitoring, runbooks, change controls, incident and problem management, documentation, escalation paths, knowledge transfer, and service improvement. Serve as senior escalation point and manage Microsoft, Zscaler, partners, and managed services, covering support cases, licensing, SLAs, renewals, reviews, and corrective plans.<br>Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.10+ years of experience in endpoint management, Microsoft 365 security, information protection, security operations, or technology compliance, including leadership responsibility. Deep hands-on expertise with Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, security baselines, and enterprise device compliance. Strong experience administering Zscaler ZIA/ZPA and Client Connector, including device posture, user policies, secure access, threat protection, and troubleshooting. Strong experience with Purview Information Protection and DLP across endpoints and Microsoft 365, including policy design, tuning, incidents, exceptions, and audit evidence. Experience governing endpoint hardening, EDR, host firewall, encryption, vulnerability remediation, patching, monitoring, incident response, and compliance testing. Experience with Power BI, KQL, Microsoft Graph, Power Shell, Log Analytics, SIEM, APIs, ITIL operations, vendors, licensing, contracts, and SLA escalation.<br>Professional Certifications Preferred certifications include:Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert; Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA) or Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, ITIL 4, or equivalent<br>Skills & Competencies Strategic leadership, team development, accountability, and balance across security, compliance, operations, and user experience. Strong architecture judgement and technical depth across endpoint security, Microsoft 365 protection, secure access, data protection, monitoring, and compliance. Ability to convert risk, audit, privacy, regulatory, and business requirements into pragmatic policies, measurable controls, and sustainable processes. Calm incident leadership, structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, prioritization, and risk-based judgement. Executive communication and data-storytelling skills, clearly presenting posture, control gaps, incidents, options, and investment priorities. Strong stakeholder influence, collaboration, vendor negotiation, commercial awareness, documentation discipline, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.<br>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Endpoint enrollment, Defender onboarding, encryption, firewall, security-baseline, and device-compliance coverage. Patch compliance, critical-vulnerability remediation within SLAs, zero-day response, and reduction of repeatedly non-compliant endpoints. Improvement in Secure Score and Defender exposure posture, including closure of control gaps, drift, audit findings, and exceptions. Defender incident containment and recovery, root-cause closure, recurrence reduction, and protection effectiveness across endpoint and Microsoft 365 services. Zscaler availability, Client Connector health, policy compliance, incident resolution, vendor SLAs, Purview label and DLP coverage, false-positive reduction, dashboard accuracy, and audit evidence quality.

IT Principal - Workspace Security and Compliance Department: Information Technology Reporting To: IT Senior Manager Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE<br>Job Summary The IT Principal - Workspace Security and Compliance leads the team securing the digital workplace. The role owns Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, endpoint patching, security posture, compliance reporting, incident escalation, and vendor management, ensuring endpoints and Microsoft 365 services remain secure and auditable.<br>Key Responsibilities Workspace Security Leadership & Governance Lead the team, defining its operating model, roadmap, standards, priorities, performance objectives, and professional development. Translate business, cybersecurity, privacy, audit, and regulatory requirements into controls, baselines, policies, exceptions, and improvement plans. Endpoint Security, Intune & Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Govern Intune enrollment, compliance, configuration, application protection, encryption, device control, local administrator, and Microsoft Defender Firewall policies across supported endpoint platforms. Own Defender for Endpoint onboarding, EDR, antivirus, attack surface reduction, web protection, vulnerability management, automated remediation, patch posture, threat intelligence, exceptions, and response. Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft 365 Protection Govern Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps across Exchange Online, Share Point, One Drive, Teams, and sanctioned Saa S services, including phishing, malware, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, impersonation, quarantine, app governance, and investigation. Partner with Net Sec Ops, Cybersecurity and the SOC on signal correlation, containment, recovery, root-cause analysis, and permanent remediation for major workspace incidents. Zscaler Secure Access & Workspace Protection Lead implementation and administration of Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, Client Connector, device posture, secure web access, threat protection, cloud application controls, SSL inspection, and exceptions. Own Client Connector deployment through Intune, monitoring, troubleshooting, and vendor escalation; coordinate traffic steering, PAC files, private application connectivity, and resilience with the Network and Security Architect. Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLPGovern Purview Information Protection, including classification, sensitivity labels, encryption, label publishing, automatic labeling, and secure information handling. Implement and tune DLP across endpoints, Exchange, Share Point, One Drive, and Teams; manage alerts, incidents, overrides, exceptions, evidence, and false positives. Security Posture, Patching & Reporting Govern operating-system, Microsoft application, and approved third-party patching; track Secure Score, Defender exposure, compliance, drift, vulnerabilities, audit findings, and remediation SLAs. Build automated dashboards for compliance, patching, vulnerabilities, incidents, email security, Zscaler, Purview DLP, exceptions, and service levels using Power BI, KQL, Microsoft Graph, Power Shell, APIs, or equivalent tools. Security Operations, Service Management & Vendors Establish monitoring, runbooks, change controls, incident and problem management, documentation, escalation paths, knowledge transfer, and service improvement. Serve as senior escalation point and manage Microsoft, Zscaler, partners, and managed services, covering support cases, licensing, SLAs, renewals, reviews, and corrective plans.<br>Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.10+ years of experience in endpoint management, Microsoft 365 security, information protection, security operations, or technology compliance, including leadership responsibility. Deep hands-on expertise with Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, security baselines, and enterprise device compliance. Strong experience administering Zscaler ZIA/ZPA and Client Connector, including device posture, user policies, secure access, threat protection, and troubleshooting. Strong experience with Purview Information Protection and DLP across endpoints and Microsoft 365, including policy design, tuning, incidents, exceptions, and audit evidence. Experience governing endpoint hardening, EDR, host firewall, encryption, vulnerability remediation, patching, monitoring, incident response, and compliance testing. Experience with Power BI, KQL, Microsoft Graph, Power Shell, Log Analytics, SIEM, APIs, ITIL operations, vendors, licensing, contracts, and SLA escalation.<br>Professional Certifications Preferred certifications include:Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert; Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA) or Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, ITIL 4, or equivalent<br>Skills & Competencies Strategic leadership, team development, accountability, and balance across security, compliance, operations, and user experience. Strong architecture judgement and technical depth across endpoint security, Microsoft 365 protection, secure access, data protection, monitoring, and compliance. Ability to convert risk, audit, privacy, regulatory, and business requirements into pragmatic policies, measurable controls, and sustainable processes. Calm incident leadership, structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, prioritization, and risk-based judgement. Executive communication and data-storytelling skills, clearly presenting posture, control gaps, incidents, options, and investment priorities. Strong stakeholder influence, collaboration, vendor negotiation, commercial awareness, documentation discipline, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.<br>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Endpoint enrollment, Defender onboarding, encryption, firewall, security-baseline, and device-compliance coverage. Patch compliance, critical-vulnerability remediation within SLAs, zero-day response, and reduction of repeatedly non-compliant endpoints. Improvement in Secure Score and Defender exposure posture, including closure of control gaps, drift, audit findings, and exceptions. Defender incident containment and recovery, root-cause closure, recurrence reduction, and protection effectiveness across endpoint and Microsoft 365 services. Zscaler availability, Client Connector health, policy compliance, incident resolution, vendor SLAs, Purview label and DLP coverage, false-positive reduction, dashboard accuracy, and audit evidence quality.

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><ul><li><p>· Develop and enforce endpoint security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. · Provide guidance on security best practices to other IT and network teams. · Implement security solutions to safeguard against malware, ransomware, and other security threats. · Implement and manage endpoint protection solutions to safeguard against malware, ransomware, and other security threats. · Lead end-to-end security projects covering design, implementation, testing, and documentation · Designs, presents, troubleshoots, and implements cloud infrastructure compliance and/or privacy solutions for architecture within Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure products · Designs, documents and creates Microsoft 365 solution integrations for security and compliance · Perform proof of concept testing of new security technologies to evaluate their effectiveness and feasibility. · Design and implement data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption solutions to protect sensitive information stored in cloud platforms. Partner with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) teams to address security audit findings and implement remediation plans.</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in information security or a related technology field.</li><li>Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are highly desirable to validate expertise.</li><li>Experience in working with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS demonstrates a strong foundation in security standards.</li></ul><p></p></section>