Group Data Protection & Information Security Manager

Dubai | Permanent | Senior Leadership Role

We’re supporting a large, multi-entity organisation in Dubai with the hire of a Data Protection & Information Security Manager to take ownership of enterprise-wide security and data protection governance.

This is a group-level, internal role (not client-facing), focused on strengthening information security, eliminating shadow IT, and enforcing consistent standards across multiple regions and business units.

The Role

You’ll act as the central authority for data protection and information security, working closely with executive stakeholders, audit, legal, and compliance teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Owning and enforcing the organisation’s data classification framework (Public / Internal / Confidential / Restricted)
Leading enterprise-wide DLP governance, closing gaps and preventing local deviations
Defining and enforcing data residency, backup, and archival standards
Driving security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001
Overseeing core security controls including DLP, EDR, SIEM, MFA, PAM, LAPS, and identity security
Leading and coordinating incident response, forensic investigations, and post-incident improvements
Governing branch IT security operations and eliminating unmanaged systems and shadow IT
Maintaining the security risk register and supporting audits, regulators, and customer assessments
Delivering clear, executive-level reporting on security posture and risk

Background We’re Looking For

10+ years’ experience in Information Security / Data Protection
Strong experience in regulated or enterprise environments (banking, government, airlines, large enterprises, etc.)
Proven ownership of group-wide security governance rather than purely operational or MSSP-led roles
Confident operating with executives, audit, and regulators
Experience across multi-country / multi-entity organisations
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Package

Salary up to AED 40,000 per month + benefits
Permanent role, Dubai-based
High visibility, high impact position with long-term progression

If you’re a senior security professional looking for a true ownership role where you can shape and enforce security at an enterprise level, this is a standout opportunity.

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