Senior CyberSecurity Assurance Services Analyst
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About the Role
Emirates Group is seeking a Senior CyberSecurity Assurance Services Analyst to lead cybersecurity assurance initiatives, including secure software development, security architecture governance, and metrics-driven risk management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives
- Oversee and facilitate cross functional collaboration to embed robust security controls, policies, and standards
- Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics
- Mentor and coach technical teams on coding, architecture, and metrics domains
- Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts using threat intelligence and governance frameworks
- Govern the review, approval, and validation of security architecture designs
- Lead the evaluation, evolution, and creation of security architectural patterns
- Provide expert guidance and actionable feedback on secure architectures
Requirements
- Degree or Honours in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related IT Security discipline
- 5+ years in Information Technology and IT security, including hands on Cybersecurity Data Analytics experience
- Relevant credentials such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CISSP ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or Data Analytics certifications
- Strong hands on experience in cloud, web application, and infrastructure penetration testing (VAPT)
- Deep knowledge of cloud security testing techniques
- Advanced expertise in web application security testing aligned with OWASP Top 10
- Practical experience in network and infrastructure penetration testing
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into risk based insights
- Experience in integrating penetration testing into CI/CD, SDLC, and assurance processes
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Job Purpose
- 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.
- Join our CyberSecurity team where we ensure a world class CyberSecurity organisation based on the key principles of People, Process and Technology.
- As a Senior CyberSecurity Assurance Services Analyst, you will provide subject matter expertise across secure software development, security architecture governance, and cybersecurity metrics and data analytics for the Emirates Group.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives by setting clear objectives, aligning activities with organisational goals, and ensuring best practices are embedded across secure coding, architecture governance, and metrics driven risk managem
- Oversee and facilitate cross functional collaboration by engaging with IT, development, portfolio assurance, and governance teams. Assist in embedding robust security controls, policies, and standards into all phases of the technology lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and consistent service a
- Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics by evaluating emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of assurance processes.
- Mentor and coach technical teams by providing expert guidance, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across coding, architecture, and metrics domains.
- Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts by leveraging threat intelligence, governance frameworks, and data driven insights. Proactively inform strategic decisions, prioritise remediation activities, and ensure organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats.
- Govern the review, approval, and validation of security architecture designs for new and existing solutions. Ensure strict adherence to the Emirates Group’s approved security patterns, frameworks, and risk appetite. Proactively identify and address architecture related security risks.
- Lead the evaluation, evolution, and creation of security architectural patterns by collaborating with solution specialists, architects, and technical teams. Recommend and coordinate updates to address emerging threats, business needs, and technological advancements.
- Provide expert guidance and actionable feedback to stakeholders on the implementation of secure architectures. Facilitate compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and secure by design principles. Support audit and compliance activities as needed.
Qualification
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT Security discipline.
- 5+ years in Information Technology and IT security, including hands on Cybersecurity Data Analytics experience.
- Relevant credentials such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CISSP ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or Data Analytics certifications.
- Strong hands on experience in cloud, web application, and infrastructure penetration testing (VAPT), with proven ability to identify and exploit complex vulnerabilities.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security testing techniques, including IAM privilege escalation, insecure configurations, exposed services, and multi stage attack paths in cloud environments.
- Advanced expertise in web application security testing, aligned with OWASP Top 10 and modern application architectures (APIs, microservices, authentication flows).
- Practical experience in network and infrastructure penetration testing, including Active Directory attacks, credential harvesting, lateral movement, and post exploitation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into risk based insights, prioritising vulnerabilities based on business impact, exploitability, and threat context.
- Experience in integrating penetration testing into CI/CD, secure development lifecycle (SDLC), and assurance processes, enabling shift left security and continuous validation.
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