Senior Cybersecurity Technical Engineer

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 are 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 as a senior cybersecurity technical engineer - aviation environments.

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 senior cybersecurity technical engineer - aviation environments, you will build, manage and operate security technologies in compliance with corporate policy and standards. Ensure security designs meet business requirements and address risk.

In this role you will:

• Lead the discovery projects and build high level designs to accomplish business needs while prioritizing cyber risk reduction.
• Manage the cybersecurity technology lifecycle from conception to service operation.
• Make design decisions aligning to security principles. Coordinate with internal teams to build support for design decisions and favorable risk reduction outcomes.
• Build technical documentation for cybersecurity technology designs, operations and support the creation of associated security technology standards.
• Facilitate the ongoing review of cybersecurity technology designs and alignment to industry best practices.
• Support the diagnosis and resolution of cybersecurity technology issues as a subject matter expert.

Qualification

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

• Degree or honours (12+3 or equivalent) in information technology or a related discipline; professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AI or blockchain security) considered an advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated expertise across emerging technologies, governance, and risk management.
• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity services within aviation or comparable safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of safety-critical operations, including the interdependency between cybersecurity, safety, reliability, availability, and operational continuity.
• Sound knowledge of aviation IT systems, architectures, and technology domains, including aircraft-related and passenger-facing environments (e.g. aircraft control, aircraft information services, passenger information & entertainment systems).
• Experience with aviation and operational platforms such as E-OPS, e-Enabling, electronic flight bags (EFB), or equivalent systems in other regulated industries.
• Hands-on expertise in cybersecurity technologies, industrial/operational protocols, and network security design, including segmentation, DMZ concepts, firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM/PAM, SIEM, and OT/aviation environments.
• Strong working knowledge of international cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and aviation regulations, including NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, and aviation-specific regulations (e.g. GCAA, EASA Part-IS, ED-203A, EUROCAE).
• Experience conducting security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and risk assessments for aviation systems.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations relevant to cyber-physical and aviation environments, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISA/IEC 62443, aviation-specific standards and regulations (e.g. GCAA, EASA Part-IS, ED-203A, EUROCAE).

Leadership role: No

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world.