Senior Manager Security Operations

Senior Manager - Security Operations
Location: Dubai
Company: Luxury Brand Group
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Based in Dubai with 3 days per week in the office

• Salary: AED 45,000-50,000 per month (approx. £10,000 monthly), tax-free

• Comprehensive relocation support including visa costs for candidate and family

• First 45 days hotel accommodation fully paid to help you settle in

• Private school fees covered for up to 3 children

• Medical insurance and private healthcare for you, your spouse, and children

• 27 days annual leave

• Option to work remotely for one month per year (two 2-week blocks, ideal for travel home)

Are you a dynamic, technically skilled leader ready to take on a pivotal role in one of the world's most prestigious luxury brand groups? Based in Dubai, we are seeking a Senior Manager - Security Operations to lead our cybersecurity function and safeguard the digital integrity of our global operations.

As the Senior Manager of Security Operations, you will lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, driving the implementation of advanced security technologies, best practices, and operational excellence. You'll oversee the full scope of security operations-ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met, managing budgets, and defending the organisation's digital assets across all environments.

This role is central to our cybersecurity strategy, blending technical depth with leadership, operational control, and forward-thinking innovation.

• Lead and develop the cybersecurity operations team, including the Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Define and implement best-in-class cybersecurity practices and frameworks across the organisation

• Select, deploy, and manage cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies to protect digital assets

• Oversee KPIs, SLAs, and budgetary planning for security operations

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture

• Manage cyber major incidents and coordinate effective response efforts

• Ensure compliance with international cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements

• A proactive and driven leader with deep technical cybersecurity expertise

• Proven experience managing SOC, SIEM, and SOAR operations

• In-depth knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and GDPR

• Strong experience in cybersecurity incident management

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field

• 10-15 y