NTT DATA, Inc.

Manager, Cybersecurity Strategy – Advisory

NTT DATA, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Abu Dhabi • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Lead the vision, development, and expansion of NTT DATA’s Cybersecurity Strategy & Advisory practice in the UAE/GCC.
  • Define and own the cybersecurity consulting portfolio, service catalog, business strategy, and commercial roadmap.
  • Act as the most senior cybersecurity advisor for strategic accounts, influencing C-level executives and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Shape and drive regional market positioning for NTT DATA’s cybersecurity consulting services.
  • Establish and grow a high-performing team of cybersecurity consultants, specialists, and advisors across all domains: GRC & Compliance, Cloud Security, Offensive Security (PT/Red Team), Security Architecture & Zero Trust, Application Security / DevSecOps, Data Security & DLP, AI Security & Emerging Technologies, SOC / Threat Intelligence / IR Advisory.
  • Provide executive oversight for cybersecurity maturity assessments, audits, regulatory compliance programs, cloud modernization, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
  • Own revenue targets, gross margin performance, and profitability for the cybersecurity consulting practice.
  • Cultivate long-term strategic relationships with regulators, government organizations, industry stakeholders, and technology partners.

Requirements

  • 12–15+ years in cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or leadership roles.
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity consulting experience in the UAE (mandatory).
  • Proven success in building or scaling a cybersecurity consulting practice or business line.
  • Strong track record delivering large-scale cybersecurity programs in the UAE/GCC.
  • Deep understanding of UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks (NCA, NESA, TDRA, ADHICS, etc.).
  • Executive-level stakeholder management, including government, FSI, and critical infrastructure.
  • Executive presence + strong communication and storytelling skills.
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
  • Proven ability to build, scale, and mentor consulting teams.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and relationship-building capability.
  • Strong commercial mindset with focus on growth and delivery excellence.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 LI/LA, CEH, OSCP, TOGAF.
  • Cloud security certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard skills
cybersecurity consultingGRC & ComplianceCloud SecurityOffensive SecuritySecurity ArchitectureZero TrustApplication SecurityDevSecOpsData SecurityDLP
Soft skills
executive presencestrong communicationstorytelling skillsstrategic thinkingbusiness acumenrelationship-buildingintegrityprofessionalismmentoringteam building
Certifications
CISSPCISMCCSPISO 27001 LI/LACEHOSCPTOGAFAzure certificationAWS certificationGCP certification