Cybersecurity Governance and Standards Manager

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. 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 a Cybsersecurity Governance & Standards Manager.

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.

As a Cybsersecurity Governance & Standards Manager you will lead the strategic advancement of Emirates Group's security governance, policies, and resilience frameworks, ensuring robust, industry-aligned policies and governance structures. Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement to strengthen compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement while embedding security into business processes to foster innovation, operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

In This Role, You Will

• Define, plan, and implement information security policies and resilience frameworks, integrating security and continuity into business processes.
• Establishing governance for compliance, improvement, and industry alignment.
• Drive strategic initiatives for security reviews, audits, and performance metrics, acting as the main liaison for internal and external audits.
• Ensure continuous improvement through data insights, resilience investments, and proactive leadership engagement.
• Drive the implementation and continual enhancement of the cybersecurity governance and resilience framework by leading cross-functional teams.
• Monitor performance and fostering a culture of security awareness, accountability, risk-based decision-making, and operational resilience throughout the Emirates Group.
• Develop, implement, and manage the IT Service Continuity and IT Resilience Management strategy, collaborating with business and IT leaders to identify critical IT services, define recovery objectives, and ensure comprehensive and tested disaster recovery and continuity plans are in place, supported by ongoing training and awareness initiatives.
• Champion stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure issues of non-compliance and resilience gaps are addressed, roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated, and all relevant parties are empowered to take preventative and corrective actions to strengthen the Group?s security and continuity posture.
  
  

Qualification

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

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or Computer Science Experience
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and audit processes within large organizations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal, regulatory, and industry requirements to cybersecurity governance and policy development.
• Skills in designing and managing IT service continuity, disaster recovery, and business resilience strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills to drive policy adoption and accountability across business and IT units.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify compliance gaps, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement in governance and policy processes.
  
  

Leadership Role: Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers