Executive Manager - Squad Cyber Technical Lead (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Halian is seeking an Executive Manager – Squad Cyber Technical Lead to lead a multi-disciplinary DevSecOps squad in Abu Dhabi.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage delivery across four security workstreams: Application Security, AI Governance, Continuous Security Validation, and Compliance Trail & Evidence Management
- Ensure all workstreams operate in alignment with 2LoD approved policies and frameworks
- Define and track KPIs, KRIs, and SLA adherence across the squad
- Maintain continuous CBUAE inspection readiness, including audit trails and documentation
- Drive execution discipline, backlog prioritization, and delivery governance
- Own and govern the end to end DevSecOps tooling stack
- Lead vendor consolidation, tool rationalization, and cost optimization initiatives
- Define and implement integration architecture across tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Establish and manage the evidence chain architecture: DefectDojo → Attestation → Power BI reporting dashboards
- Drive automation and ensure seamless visibility of security posture across environments
- Act as the 1LoD counterpart to 2LoD Risk & Compliance teams and AI Centre of Excellence
- Chair the Security Champions Guild, promoting secure development practices across engineering teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 12–15+ years in cybersecurity engineering / DevSecOps / cloud security
- Proven experience leading cross functional security squads or engineering teams
- Strong background in banking or regulated industries (mandatory)
- Demonstrated delivery aligned to CBUAE regulatory requirements, NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
- Hands on experience operating within 3 Lines of Defense (3LoD)
- Deep expertise in DevSecOps and secure SDLC implementation, application security (SAST, DAST, SCA), and cloud security (Azure & AWS)
- Strong experience with security tooling ecosystems (SonarQube, Snyk, Defender, AWS Security Hub, OPA) and GRC tools (ServiceNow IRM or equivalent)
- Knowledge of AI/LLM security risks and governance frameworks, policy as code and automation frameworks
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Role Purpose
- The Executive Manager – Squad Cyber Technical Lead is responsible for leading a multi disciplinary DevSecOps squad delivering secure engineering capabilities across Application Security, AI Governance, Continuous Security Validation, and Compliance Trail.
- This role serves as the first line of defence (1LoD) technical leader, ensuring alignment with 2LoD approved policies, maintaining CBUAE regulatory readiness, and driving end to end ownership of the cybersecurity engineering tooling ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage delivery across four security workstreams: Application Security, AI Governance, Continuous Security Validation, and Compliance Trail & Evidence Management
- Ensure all workstreams operate in alignment with 2LoD approved policies and frameworks
- Define and track KPIs, KRIs, and SLA adherence across the squad
- Maintain continuous CBUAE inspection readiness, including audit trails and documentation
- Drive execution discipline, backlog prioritization, and delivery governance
- Own and govern the end to end DevSecOps tooling stack
- Lead vendor consolidation, tool rationalization, and cost optimization initiatives
- Define and implement integration architecture across tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Establish and manage the evidence chain architecture: DefectDojo → Attestation → Power BI reporting dashboards
- Drive automation and ensure seamless visibility of security posture across environments
- Act as the 1LoD counterpart to 2LoD Risk & Compliance teams and AI Centre of Excellence
- Chair the Security Champions Guild, promoting secure development practices across engineering teams
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 12–15+ years in cybersecurity engineering / DevSecOps / cloud security
- Proven experience leading cross functional security squads or engineering teams
- Strong background in banking or regulated industries (mandatory)
- Demonstrated delivery aligned to CBUAE regulatory requirements, NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
- Hands on experience operating within 3 Lines of Defense (3LoD)
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in DevSecOps and secure SDLC implementation, application security (SAST, DAST, SCA), and cloud security (Azure & AWS)
- Strong experience with security tooling ecosystems (SonarQube, Snyk, Defender, AWS Security Hub, OPA) and GRC tools (ServiceNow IRM or equivalent)
- Knowledge of AI/LLM security risks and governance frameworks, policy as code and automation frameworks
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
- Strategic leadership with hands on execution capability
- Strong stakeholder and regulatory engagement skills
- Ability to influence across technical and non technical audiences
- Decision making under complexity and competing priorities
- Strong governance, risk, and control mindset
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP / CISM
- CCSP (Cloud Security)
- Certified DevSecOps Professional
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
- AI / Responsible AI certifications
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