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Senior Information Technology Manager

Talent Higher
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Cybersecurity architectureEnterprise networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless)SIP/PBX and Unified CommunicationsIncident responseISO 27001 or equivalent security frameworksCISSP or CISM

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Role overview

Lead security, network infrastructure, and telephony/Unified Communications for a Dubai-based organisation.

Own cybersecurity architecture, incident response, enterprise networking, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, disaster recovery, and SIP/PBX platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Strengthen cybersecurity across network, endpoint, cloud, and identity; manage NGFW, EDR, SIEM, PAM, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response.
  • Design and manage enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, server-room, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
  • Oversee backups, disaster recovery, business continuity, redundancy, and failover.
  • Manage SIP trunking, PBX/UC, call routing, mobile/SIM fleets, and telecom vendors.
  • Drive ISO 27001 and DESC ISR compliance, audit readiness, policies, SOPs, and evidence management.
  • Lead and develop IT, network, security, and telephony/UC teams; manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and budgets.
  • Serve as senior escalation point for critical incidents and provide 24/7 escalation support during major outages or changes.

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of progressive, hands-on IT experience covering cybersecurity, enterprise networking, and telephony/UC.
  • At least 3 years of team leadership or managerial experience.
  • Strong experience with security architecture, incident response, enterprise network design, and SIP/PBX platforms.
  • Experience supporting ISO 27001 or equivalent information-security frameworks and audits.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills; structured, documentation-driven approach.
  • Vendor-management and budget-management capability; willingness to provide 24/7 escalation support.

Required certifications

  • CISSP or CISM.
  • CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certification.
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.

Preferred certifications

  • Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, or equivalent firewall/security certification.
  • Azure or AWS Administrator, Security, or Architect certification.
  • ITIL Foundation and/or PMP; CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+.

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