Head of Technical

Head of Technical- Cyber Security

Location: Dubai Marina (Fully office-based)
Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 AED per month (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Technical to lead and oversee the technical delivery function of a growing cyber security consultancy and technology firm. This is a senior leadership role responsible for technical operations, project delivery, and cyber security support, ensuring the highest standards of service across advisory-led and technology-driven engagements.

You will manage a team of four cyber security professionals, oversee all support tickets, and take ownership of the end-to-end deployment of cyber security projects across clients in the SME and enterprise space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical cyber security division, overseeing a team of four specialists
• Take full ownership of all cyber security support tickets, ensuring timely resolution and SLA adherence
• Oversee the deployment, implementation, and integration of cyber security solutions across client environments
• Manage end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects aligned to advisory-led roadmaps
• Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex incidents, implementations, and client issues
• Ensure consistent technical quality across Security Maturity, GRC, Data Privacy, and Technology solutions
• Maintain and improve operational processes, tooling, and documentation across the technical function
• Ensure technical delivery aligns with regional and global regulatory and compliance standards
• Identify emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to continuously evolve client protection
• Lead, mentor, and develop the technical team, identifying training and certification needs

Technical Scope Includes

• Cyber Security architecture and solution design
• Deployment and management of security technologies
• Incident response and support management
• Compliance-aligned implementations (GRC, risk management, data privacy)
• Managed services and ongoing cyber security operations

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated cyber security leadership experience in a technical or delivery-focused role
• Proven experience managing a technical team or cyber security division
• Strong hands-on experience delivering cyber security projects and solutions
• Experience overseeing support operations and ticket management
• Relevant and current cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levels
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including client-facing engagement
• Must be currently based in Dubai
• Comfortable in a fully office-based role

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of 35,000 - 50,000 AED per month
• Senior leadership role with full ownership of technical delivery
• Opportunity to shape and scale the cyber security function
• Work within a consultancy-led, technology-driven cyber security model
• Long-term growth potential within a fast-growing organisation
• Bonus (TBC) if company's KPIs are met