Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Consultant

Akkodis • United Arab Emirates
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Join Akkodis as a Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Consultant to support the Regional Cybersecurity Officer in deploying key cybersecurity initiatives across MEIAT. This role combines technical knowledge and business communication skills to embed security across all business functions. Key requirements include a Master's in Cybersecurity, 5+ years in cybersecurity roles, and relevant certifications.

Key Highlights
Shadow IT & Risk Governance
Business Engagement & Awareness
Digital Project Advisory & Governance
Key Responsibilities
Shadow IT & Risk Governance
Co-develop and implement the regional Shadow IT strategy
Assess and follow up on decentralized digital tools, and guide business teams
Establish clear communication frameworks to enhance visibility and governance
Business Engagement & Awareness
Organize and lead tailored cyber awareness sessions for various business teams
Translate technical risks into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
Act as a bridge between cybersecurity and the business
Digital Project Advisory & Governance
Support secure onboarding of new digital projects
Promote security-by-design in all regional digital initiatives
Technical Skills Required
Cybersecurity Information Systems Architecture Infrastructure SaaS security CISA CISM CRISC CISSP
Benefits & Perks
Full-time on-site opportunity
Relocation to Dubai required
Nice to Have
Arabic language skills

Job Description


Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.


With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-toend solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group


We are seeking a Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Consultant to join us in Dubai, UAE. Kindly note this is full time on-site opportunity requiring relocation to Dubai.


We are seeking a versatile and engaged consultant to support the Regional Cybersecurity Officer in deploying key cybersecurity initiatives across MEIAT. This hybrid role combines technical knowledge and business communication skills, with the aim of embedding security across all business functions, from boutiques to EXCO, while aligning with global strategy.


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Shadow IT & Risk Governance
  • Co-develop and implement the regional Shadow IT strategy
  • Assess and follow up on decentralized digital tools, and guide business teams
  • Establish clear communication frameworks to enhance visibility and governance


Business Engagement & Awareness

Organize and lead tailored cyber awareness sessions for:

  • Boutique and sales staff, CRC teams
  • IT, RCS, logistics, and back-office functions
  • Finance, Legal, HR, Creative teams, and EXCO
  • Translate technical risks into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
  • Act as a bridge between cybersecurity and the business
  • Digital Project Advisory & Governance
  • Support secure onboarding of new digital projects (CRM tools, boutique tech, event tools, etc.)
  • Promote security-by-design in all regional digital initiatives
  • Help maintain a pipeline and dashboard of impactful projects
  • Ideal Profile

    • Master’s in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
    • 5+ years in cybersecurity, cyber risk, or governance roles
    • Strong technical foundation (architecture, infrastructure, SaaS security)
    • Comfortable working across different cultures and brand environments
    • Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus
    • Relevant certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP preferred


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