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Lead Operational Engineer – Cyber Defence

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 04 Sep 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as Lead Operational Engineer – Cyber Defence.
Join our CyberSecurity team where we ensure a world-class CyberSecurity organisation based on the key principles of People, Process, and Technology underpinned with executive endorsement of a multi-year strategy to continuously improve and develop. The team protects our digital assets by monitoring for threats, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. If you are passionate about CyberSecurity, we invite you to apply to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology initiatives at Emirates Group.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead, investigate and manage complex cybersecurity incidents.
  • Manage escalations from security operations and investigate intrusions of all anomalous and misuse activities on hosts and networks.
  • Accountable for threat detection, identification, prevention, and reporting of cyber-attacks.
  • Coordinate with other departments during critical incidents and drive post-incident reviews and formulate preventive strategies.
  • Analyze network traffic and system data to detect potential threats to resources and provide recommendations for remediation.
  • Conduct analysis that encompasses defining the scope, urgency, and potential impact.
  • Collaborate with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data and recommend methods to enhance defense capabilities.

Qualifications
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

  • 8+ Years experience in Information Technology and CyberSecurity.
  • Experience in cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
  • Proficient in operating systems, networks, databases, and web application security.
  • Strong background in threat detection and response, including expertise in threat intelligence and advanced threat detection.
  • Ability to evaluate threat actors based on motivation and common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Salary & Benefits
Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world.

Emirates is committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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