Senior Specialist - Aviation Cyber Security

About the Role Contribute to the development and implementation of aviation cyber security provisions, policies, strategies, and guidance materials to ensure compliance with international and national requirements. Engage in aviation cyber security risk assessment and management, monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and support the development of the Aviation Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Engage collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders to enhance civil aviation’s safety and security framework. Responsibilities - Contribute to the development of aviation cyber security provisions, policy, strategy documents, action plans, and guidance material for compliance with ICAO and other relevant requirements. - Develop guidance material on aviation cyber security risk assessment and management. - Monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities impacting civil aviation safety and security. - Conduct cyber risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with departments within the AVSEC Sector and across the company to ensure compliance with aviation cyber security requirements. - Update relevant sections of the AVSEC national regulations and programmes. - Develop and manage the Aviation Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. - Contribute to aviation investigations related to cyber security and resilience. - Conduct research to support reports, working papers, and other documentation as needed. - Participate in aviation cyber security forums, workshops, meetings, and other events, providing expert advice on the aviation cyber security framework. Work Programme - Create documents on aviation cyber security for ICAO Committees, Panels, and expert groups at national and international levels. - Support collaboration and information sharing related to aviation cyber security. - Draft correspondence and technical information about aviation cyber security for stakeholders. - Promote the company’s aviation cyber security framework, strategy, and action plan. - Integrate aviation cyber security within the overall aviation safety and security system in coordination with senior leadership. - Monitor implementation of the company’s national civil aviation cyber security strategy and action plan. - Support capacity building initiatives related to cyber security in collaboration with company business units and stakeholders. Coordination and Cyber Security Culture - Develop outreach strategies and promotional material to raise awareness of the company's aviation cyber security objectives. - Coordinate aviation cyber security matters with the UAE Cybersecurity Council and industry stakeholders. - Support the company's Cybersecurity Taskforce and contribute to effective communication for aviation cyber security events. - Plan and conduct events to enhance awareness and develop a cyber security culture. - Maintain the aviation cyber security point of contact platform. Internal Surveillance Programme - Implement corrective actions from the internal surveillance programme to align with international and national standards. - Coordinate planning activities within the company, the Cybersecurity Taskforce, and stakeholders. Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures - Follow departmental policies and procedures to ensure controlled work processes. - Contribute to the development of internal processes for the continuous improvement of Aviation Cyber Security. Aviation Security Planning - Assist in the planning and coordination of annual aviation cyber security activities. - Plan and coordinate aviation cyber security training requirements within the Aviation Security Affairs Sector. - Support the development of the aviation cyber security training plan. Aviation Cyber Security Publication - Maintain the Aviation Cyber Security e-Library in coordination with the IT Department. - Ensure currency of aviation cyber security publications and documents on the company's portal. - Communicate updates regarding aviation cyber security through the AVSEC web board. Document Management - Maintain records of reports, certifications, documents, and correspondence for effective document management. - Manage the aviation cyber security stakeholder database. Knowledge and Experience - A degree from a University/College or a relevant professional qualification with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.