121 Security Lead jobs in the United Arab Emirates

An International Security Manager is required to lead regional security operations in high-risk countries. The role involves daily security management and support, crisis management, and implementing prioritized tasks planned by the corporate security department.

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Security
• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Security excellence in a control room environment requires proactive identification and mitigation of physical security vulnerabilities. Vigilance drives a culture of quality, ensuring the highest level of operational security.

The Security Specialist will lead daily operational security across multiple facilities as part of a security operations team. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing security awareness campaigns to enhance vigilance and effectiveness, overseeing security vendors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing, and access controls.

• Lead daily operational security across multiple facilities
• Develop and implement security awareness campaigns to enhance vigilance and effectiveness
• Oversee security vendors providing guards, electronic security systems, door construction/repair, fencing, and access controls

Securing customer data and cloud services is a top priority. We seek an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead our MENAT region's security initiatives.

This role focuses on helping customers securely adopt cloud services while meeting regulated industries requirements and regulations. The position requires in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, with emphasis on assisting customers understand and implement their security and compliance requirements in the cloud.

The role interacts with government agencies and institutions, including engagement with regulators, security teams, and technical staff across multiple countries in the MENAT region.

As part of our Compliance and Security Assurance team, you will support security activities for regulated sectors, help maintain relationships with cybersecurity regulators, analyze security policy requirements, and contribute to tracking industry cybersecurity trends across the region.

• Strong analytical skills to assess technical and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience contributing to projects through completion and meeting deadlines
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

The key responsibilities include working with internal teams to implement security and compliance frameworks, supporting engagements with regulatory bodies and customers, contributing to security and compliance solutions for regulated workloads, and coordinating between service teams and external stakeholders.

We value professionals who can effectively communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences. If you have a passion for cloud security and a drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

The security supervisor plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our hotel. As a member of the security team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all guests and staff are safe and secure at all times.

This includes conducting regular patrols of the premises, responding to any security incidents or threats, and collaborating with other departments to ensure a smooth and secure operation.

In addition, you will be responsible for training and supervising junior security personnel, as well as implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures.

If you have a strong background in security and are passionate about providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Brief senior security officers and security officers on the security plan for the hotel including incident response mechanisms and escalation process
• E nsure that the manning roster is kept up to date and accurate and ensure that all positions are covered on a daily basis
• Ensure training is delivered and implemented to all security officers thus ensuring that the security training plan is delivered as per the agreed guidelines
• Arrange all the shifts, weekly offs, leaves etc., for all security officers
• Complete all logbooks, follow up on all outstanding matters from previous shifts; investigate incidents and hand over as required
• Investigate, if any major complaints are received and report to the Head of Security & Assistant Security Manager
• Maintain a written log of any untoward incidents or accidents
• Manage and update the perspective incident reporting system and ensure that all relevant information is passed on to the relevant department and individuals
• Escalate incidents to the Head of Security / Assistant Security Manager that requires further action in a timely manner
• Keep the Head of Security & Assistant Security Manager informed of any untoward incidents or accidents
• Regularly patrol duty posts in conjunction with security officers and sign relevant logs as required
• Conduct regular fire patrols including any construction and refurbishment areas ensuring compliance both by contractors and colleagues and reporting any irregularities
• Conduct regular patrolling and identify security/fire hazards
• Establishes, monitors, and implements policies and procedures to identify, prioritize and resolve security problems and to ensure the remote monitoring systems are operating efficiently
• Respond to emergency incidents as and when notified and report back details to the senior management. Manage the security response team should an event develop into an emergency or crisis
• Respond to emergency needs by contacting local fire, police, or emergency services for assistance
• Ensure lost & found inquiries are handled efficiently and correctly and any property claimed is returned promptly and in compliance with the lost & found process
• Promote and maintain a high level of security associate performance, morale, and loss prevention awareness
• Conduct daily shift briefings for all security officers and assign any specific tasks
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the CCTV system
• Oversee visitor management system during regular duty hours
• Defuse potentially hostile situations
• Rapidly escalate intrusions or other security concerns to Security management
• Maintain inventory of access control and CCTV supplies
• Respond to alarms, dispatch calls, and document accordingly
• Maintain the access control system, and issue employee I.D.
• Conduct department equipment checks (Hand Wands, radios, CCTV…etc)
• Conduct safety inspections in assigned areas and maintain awareness of safety deficiencies while on duty
• Assist Operations management staff on event setup as needed

• Security license holder and CCTV operator license
• Minimum 5-year Security guard/Officer experience or 2-year Senior Security Officer/Asst or Team Leader experience
• Minimum 1-year experience in Hospitality security or police or military
• Good command of verbal and written English. Arabic language or additional foreign languages is a plus
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment
• First aid and CPR trained
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of handling emergency situations and evacuation
• Ability to operate in various environmental conditions including internal and external

• Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee
• Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world
• Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners
• Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more.

As a Senior Android Developer, you will lead the development of native Android applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Android development, a strong focus on application security, and proficiency in modern development tools and principles.

This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing native Android applications, utilizing Kotlin, C, and C++ to build secure, high-performance applications.

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of native Android applications.
• Implement Android principles such as resource management, process handling, and memory management.
• Employ software design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVP, MVVM) to ensure scalable and maintainable codebases.
• Address device compatibility challenges and optimize performance across various devices.

• At least 5 years of experience in native Android development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin, C, and C++.
• Comprehensive understanding of Android principles, including resource and memory management.
• Expertise in software architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVP, MVVM).
• Strong knowledge of mobile device compatibility and optimization techniques.
• Experience with security protocols and mobile application security best practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, multi-threading, and the TCP/IP stack.
• Knowledge of Android VpnService API and TUN/TAP device fundamentals.
• Understanding of device/platform security, including SecureBoot and TEE basics.

By joining our team, you will contribute to the development of innovative solutions to secure the future of digital technology and protect tomorrow's digital society.

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INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You'll Be Doing

The Information Security Risk & Assurance Lead is responsible for establishing and leading Chalhoub Group's enterprise-wide security risk and assurance capabilities. This role drives the development of risk frameworks, control assurance, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS compliance, and IAM governance, while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. It plays a critical role in embedding a culture of security risk ownership and awareness through robust processes, education, and engagement.

• Define and establish the Information Security Risk capabilities, including governance frameworks, policies, reporting lines, and operating model.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit to embed security risk into the Group's Three Lines of Defence and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
  Chair or co-chair relevant InfoSec risk committees or forums, providing credible challenge and escalation for emerging cyber risks across the business and technology estate.
• Act as the principal information security risk advisor to senior executives, business leaders, and functional heads.
• Translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations, aligned to Group objectives and risk appetite.
• Deliver quarterly security risk briefings, dashboards, and thematic risk deep dives for Executive Leadership and Board-level committees as required.
• Design and implement a scalable, metrics-driven security risk management framework covering risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain a centralised Information Security Risk Register, ensuring ownership, tracking, and oversight of key risks and mitigation plans.
  Align Group risk methodologies to leading practices such as ISO 27005, FAIR, or NIST RMF where appropriate.
• Build and lead a risk-based security assurance programme in partnership with Internal Audit, covering internal audits, control testing, supplier reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure continual improvement, compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification, driving maturity across the ISMS and control environment.
• Lead annual PCI DSS assurance and compliance programmes across retail, payments, and commerce channels.
• Provide assurance and second-line oversight over security incident management, including root cause analysis, response effectiveness, and post-mortem controls evaluation.
• Champion a culture of risk ownership, continuous learning, and control improvement following security events.
• Lead the development and delivery of a Group-wide information security risk education and training programme, tailored by audience and risk level.
• Equip business and technology stakeholders with practical knowledge to identify, assess, and own security risks as part of day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Group Risk, Internal Audit, and People & Culture to embed risk responsibilities into role-based learning paths, onboarding, and manager training.
• Track effectiveness of training initiatives through KPIs and maturity assessments, continuously evolving content and engagement strategies.
• Actively support a culture of proactive risk awareness, clear accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in information security and enterprise risk management, with relevant qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27005, and proven experience embedding risk frameworks aligned to ISO 27001, NIST RMF, or FAIR in complex, multinational environments.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security or Technology Risk roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience building or maturing a Group-level security risk and assurance function in a complex, regulated or multinational environment.
• Proven leadership in achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS compliance.
• Solid understanding of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF/RMF, COBIT, FAIR, and the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise training or awareness programmes on risk and compliance topics is a distinct advantage.

What We Can Offer You

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

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INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You'll Be Doing

The Information Security Risk & Assurance Lead is responsible for establishing and leading Chalhoub Group's enterprise-wide security risk and assurance capabilities. This role drives the development of risk frameworks, control assurance, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS compliance, and IAM governance, while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. It plays a critical role in embedding a culture of security risk ownership and awareness through robust processes, education, and engagement.

• Define and establish the Information Security Risk capabilities, including governance frameworks, policies, reporting lines, and operating model.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit to embed security risk into the Group's Three Lines of Defence and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. Chair or co-chair relevant InfoSec risk committees or forums, providing credible challenge and escalation for emerging cyber risks across the business and technology estate.
• Act as the principal information security risk advisor to senior executives, business leaders, and functional heads.
• Translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations, aligned to Group objectives and risk appetite.
• Deliver quarterly security risk briefings, dashboards, and thematic risk deep dives for Executive Leadership and Board-level committees as required.
• Design and implement a scalable, metrics-driven security risk management framework covering risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain a centralised Information Security Risk Register, ensuring ownership, tracking, and oversight of key risks and mitigation plans. Align Group risk methodologies to leading practices such as ISO 27005, FAIR, or NIST RMF where appropriate.
• Build and lead a risk-based security assurance programme in partnership with Internal Audit, covering internal audits, control testing, supplier reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure continual improvement, compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification, driving maturity across the ISMS and control environment.
• Lead annual PCI DSS assurance and compliance programmes across retail, payments, and commerce channels.
• Provide assurance and second-line oversight over security incident management, including root cause analysis, response effectiveness, and post-mortem controls evaluation.
• Champion a culture of risk ownership, continuous learning, and control improvement following security events.
• Lead the development and delivery of a Group-wide information security risk education and training programme, tailored by audience and risk level.
• Equip business and technology stakeholders with practical knowledge to identify, assess, and own security risks as part of day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Group Risk, Internal Audit, and People & Culture to embed risk responsibilities into role-based learning paths, onboarding, and manager training.
• Track effectiveness of training initiatives through KPIs and maturity assessments, continuously evolving content and engagement strategies.
• Actively support a culture of proactive risk awareness, clear accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
  
  

• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in information security and enterprise risk management, with relevant qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27005, and proven experience embedding risk frameworks aligned to ISO 27001, NIST RMF, or FAIR in complex, multinational environments.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security or Technology Risk roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience building or maturing a Group-level security risk and assurance function in a complex, regulated or multinational environment.
• Proven leadership in achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification, PCI DSS compliance.
• Solid understanding of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF/RMF, COBIT, FAIR, and the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise training or awareness programmes on risk and compliance topics is a distinct advantage.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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