Cyber Resilience Manager – Aviation

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're 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 team as Cyber Resilience Manager – AVIATION

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 Cyber Resilience Manager – AVIATION you will drive cyber resilience programmes in the assigned domain of aviation, cyber‑physical systems (including OT/IoT), and/or emerging technologies to ensure the secure, responsible, and compliant adoption of technology across the Group. Deliver outcomes through a Cyber Resilience Centre of Excellence (CoE) approach by defining, developing, and executing governance, risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks aligned to enterprise risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will:

• Lead and deliver cyber resilience work programmes within the assigned domain, ensuring activities are prioritised based on risk, criticality, and business impact. Contribute to CoE planning, backlog management, and delivery against strategic objectives and regulatory commitments.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and assurance frameworks within the assigned domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management and applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Support the operation of the Cyber Resilience Centre of Excellence by acting as the domain point of contact for business demand. Provide structured guidance, intake, and assurance for initiatives within the assigned domain
• Develop and oversee risk assessment methodologies, threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and assurance activities for systems and use cases within the assigned domain. Ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, tracked, treated, and closed through their full lifecycle.
• Embed cybersecurity requirements and controls across the full lifecycle of solutions within the assigned domain—from design and development through deployment, operation, and decommissioning. Support cybersecurity incident response, investigation, and forensic activities in collaboration with central Cybersecurity and SOC teams.
• Drive cybersecurity awareness for stakeholders involved in initiatives within the assigned domain to ensure transparency, accountability, and secure adoption. Maintain documentation, metrics, and reporting for cybersecurity risks, controls, and decisions, and serve as the primary point of contact for domain‑specific cybersecurity inquiries.
  

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

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Information Technology or a related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (considered a bonus), including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or specialised credentials in AI or blockchain security.
• 8+ Years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on emerging technologies, governance, and risk management.
• Proven expertise in aviation and aerospace cybersecurity, including aircraft certification, airworthiness, and aviation safety and its relationship with information security.
• Deep knowledge of aviation standards (e.g. Eurocae, RTCA, ARINC), Avionics, IFE/C systems, Datalinks, and aviation regulation, including compliance monitoring and assurance in an aviation context.
• Proven experience in threat modelling, risk assessments, and security testing of safety-relevant equipment within an aviation and aircraft context.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance frameworks, risk management, and assurance practices, including regulatory compliance across relevant domains.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Leadership Role: Yes

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers