Director - Cyber Security

About the role

The Head of Cyber Security will lead Emirates Global Aluminium’s strategic cyber security office, overseeing governance, risk, compliance and security operations across both corporate IT and industrial OT environments. The role is responsible for protecting the digital ecosystem and assets from external breaches, internal threats and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise‑wide cyber security strategies, policies and procedures for IT and OT systems.
• Lead a cross‑functional team to maintain the EGA‑wide cyber security program and manage risk assessments, incident response and compliance reporting.
• Develop and manage the cyber security budget, monitor financial performance and prioritize projects.
• Design and deliver training and awareness programmes for staff on IT and OT security best practices.
• Collaborate with plant managers, control system engineers and external agencies to secure OT environments while preserving operational safety and production continuity.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 10‑15 years of experience in IT and OT security, including at least four years in senior managerial roles within a large manufacturing organization.
• Proven experience managing security vendors, contractors and cross‑functional stakeholder relationships.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CRISK or PMP are highly desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure cloud architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and related security services.
• Microsoft 365, ServiceNow and DataBricks security management.
• Firewall and intrusion detection systems.
• Encryption, certificate authority and web/application security.
• Network routing, switching, wireless technologies and IoT platforms.
• Industrial automation control systems and OT security architecture.