Senior Specialist - Aviation Cyber Security

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a Senior Specialist - Aviation Cyber Security role in Abu Dhabi, UAE with The General Civil Aviation Authority. The posting is in English and does not state any nationality restriction.

About the role: As Senior Specialist - Aviation Cyber Security, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cyber security strategies and frameworks to protect the UAE's civil aviation sector from cyber threats. You will work with national and international stakeholders to ensure the resilience of aviation systems and compliance with national cyber security standards.

• Develop and implement aviation cyber security policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Conduct cyber security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for aviation systems.
• Monitor cyber threats and incidents affecting the aviation sector.
• Coordinate incident response and recovery activities.
• Collaborate with national cyber security authorities and international aviation organizations.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; master's degree preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience in cyber security, preferably in aviation or critical infrastructure. Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.). Experience with risk assessment and incident response. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

What they offer: The posting does not state a salary figure or benefits.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Source: Bayt, 11 Nov 2026