Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Manager – Hospitality

Competitive Salary

• Charterhouse is assisting a Confidential Hospitality client in Abu Dhabi that deals with high-profile individuals.
• Due to demand, they are expanding their IT division, looking to hire a Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Manager (Server & Network).
• This is a hands-on leadership role that offers lots of potential for growth and ownership over technical decisions.
• The successful Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Manager will manage the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure operations, ensuring that all systems, networks, and critical technologies are secure, optimized, and aligned with business requirements.
• The role involves designing and enforcing IT policies, procedures, and security standards, as well as conducting regular audits and risk assessments to maintain a strong security posture.
• The manager will lead and develop a team of IT professionals, guiding recruitment, training, performance management, and technical development activities.
• In addition, the role will oversee server and network administration, including configuration, maintenance, backups, monitoring, and incident response.
• The Manager will define and implement the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust protection against threats across both on‑premises and hybrid environments.
• Responsibilities include ownership of identity and access management (IAM), privileged access governance (PAM), mobile device management (MDM), business continuity planning, and disaster recovery preparedness.
• The position will also lead incident investigation, threat modelling, and vulnerability management efforts while cultivating a culture of strong cybersecurity awareness across the organisation.
• The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience in IT Infrastructure management with a strong focus on Cybersecurity
• Solid experience with computer network setup, network administration, and network installation
• Proficient with Computer Hardware, IT support functions, office setup (cabling), etc.
• Experience with Cybersecurity and IT security protocols
• A track record of executing IT projects
• A professional manner and the ability to perform to a high standard in a client-facing role
• Strong communication skills in English are essential for this role