Head of Infrastructure and Security Operations

Contract Type:

PERMANENT

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry:

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Published:

22-Dec-2025

Reference Number:

41871

Head of Infrastructure and Security Operations

Head of Infrastructure & Security Operations   | Dubai, UAE

 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive  Infrastructure and Security Operations . This senior role is responsible for ensuring  secure, reliable, and cost-effective IT services  across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in  infrastructure architecture, cloud platforms, and security operations , along with a proven track record of leading high-performing IT teams.

 

Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Operations:
  • Lead enterprise infrastructure services, including  data centers, cloud platforms, networks, storage, backup, and endpoint management .
  • Ensure  availability, performance, and scalability  of IT systems supporting business-critical applications.
  • Manage infrastructure projects, upgrades, and integrations aligned with IT strategy.
  • Oversee  desktop support and helpdesk operations .
  • Drive  automation and modernization initiatives  to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Optimize  cloud (OCI, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premise environments  for cost and performance.

 

Security Operations Oversight:
  • Lead the  Security Operations Center (SOC)  with 24×7 monitoring, incident detection, and response.
  • Oversee  SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, DLP, vulnerability, and patch-management programs .
  • Coordinate  incident response and disaster recovery  readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with  security governance policies  and collaborate on audits.

 

Leadership & Vendor Management:
  • Manage vendor and service-provider relationships to ensure  SLA adherence and high performance .
  • Lead and mentor  infrastructure and SOC teams , fostering operational excellence.
  • Collaborate across IT and business teams to integrate  security and infrastructure strategies .

 

Reporting & Governance:
  • Define and monitor  KPIs and operational metrics  for infrastructure and security.
  • Report on  infrastructure health, incidents, and vulnerabilities  to executive leadership.
  • Support  audit and compliance activities  as part of enterprise governance frameworks.

 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in  Computer Science, Electronics, or related field .
  • ITIL certification  (Manager/Expert preferred).
  • Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, Oracle) are a plus.
  • Security certifications such as  CISSP, CISM, or GIAC  preferred.
  • 12–15 years of IT infrastructure and operations experience , with at least  5 years in a leadership role .
  • Proven expertise in  cloud infrastructure, networks, virtualization, and system administration .
  • Experience managing  SOC teams and enterprise security operations .
  • Strong background in  vendor management, hybrid cloud, and enterprise security frameworks .

 

Skills & Competencies:
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Deep technical understanding of  IT infrastructure and security tools
  • Ability to manage  large, complex projects and teams
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on  operational excellence

 

Why This Role:

This is a unique opportunity to lead  enterprise-wide IT infrastructure and security operations  in a  dynamic, growth-oriented organization , shaping the technology strategy and driving operational resilience at scale.

 

 

*Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, we kindly request that only candidates who meet all the required qualifications apply. This helps us ensure a faster and more focused recruitment process.*

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