Head Of Cyber Security - New Entity Setup
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
31st July 2025
2507-2544-104
Job Description
- Lead the strategic build-out and AI security for a prestigious new entity
- Must have senior cyber security leadership experience in new entity setup
We are seeking a super-advanced cyber security leader to establish and oversee all cyber affairs for a new entity from the ground up. This strategic role is critical in designing the entire cyber security posture and managing all vendor relationships.
Job Description
- Strategic Cyber Leadership: Lead and define the overarching cyber security strategy and framework for the entire entity from its inception.
- Digital Stack & Vendor Management: Design the complete digital cyber security stack and be solely responsible for the selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of all third-party security vendors and managed security service providers (MSSPs). We will not be building an in-house operational team for execution.
- Cyber Controls Ownership: Establish, implement, and maintain robust cyber controls and governance mechanisms to ensure the highest levels of security resilience.
- AI Security Specialisation: Drive the security strategy specifically for Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, ensuring secure development, deployment, and operation of all AI-driven systems.
- Proven experience as a strategic cyber security leader (e.g., Head of Cyber, CISO, Cyber Security Director), ideally with a track record of setting up "greenfield" cyber functions or for new entities.
- Professional experience gained in the UAE (preferably Abu Dhabi)
- Demonstrable expertise in managing complex vendor relationships and outsourced security services.
- Deep knowledge of cyber security frameworks, controls, and governance, with the ability to implement them effectively.
- Significant and hands-on experience in AI security, including understanding of AI/ML model vulnerabilities, data security in AI pipelines, and secure AI system design.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at executive levels.
- A forward-thinking, proactive, and problem-solving mindset, comfortable with significant autonomy and responsibility.
Youll join a prestigious organisation in Abu Dhabi with significant funding and a clear mandate for ambitious growth. Youll have the autonomy to shape the entire cyber landscape, working with world-class vendors and influencing the security of groundbreaking initiatives from day one.
Contact: Ian Pollington
Quote job ref: JN-072025-6798578
Job Details
| Role Level: | Executive-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Cybersecurity |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
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About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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