Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, with 8-10 years of professional experience in IT governance, security, or compliance. Must have technical expertise in IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001), hands-on experience with endpoint security, IAM technologies, ITIL processes, end user computing, and Microsoft Intune. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to work within the UAE regulatory environment.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development
Company Industry
Recruitment & HR
About the role:
The Sr. Engineer Level 1 – Governance Standards will design, implement, and oversee IT governance policies and standards across the organization in the United Arab Emirates. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigates risk, and drives best practices in endpoint security, identity and access management, ITIL processes, end user computing, and Microsoft Intune.
Responsibilities:
Develop, document, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of governance controls with business objectives
Monitor and report on governance metrics, compliance status, and risk assessments
Lead endpoint security strategy, deployment, and monitoring initiatives
Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and access review processes
Manage ITIL-based processes including incident, problem, and change management
Configure, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Intune for device compliance and management
Advise on end user computing solutions and enforce security guidelines for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
Conduct regular audits and gap analyses to identify governance improvements
Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers on governance standards and technical best practices
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8–10 years of professional experience in IT governance, security, or compliance roles
Technical expertise in IT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ISO 27001
Hands-on experience with endpoint security solutions (e.g., EDR, antivirus platforms)
Proficiency in Identity and Access Management technologies and protocols (e.g., SSO, MFA, LDAP, SAML)
Practical knowledge of ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management
Experience with end user computing platforms and device management best practices
Proven experience configuring and managing Microsoft Intune
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively within the regulatory environment of the United Arab Emirates
Preferred qualifications:
Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ITIL Expert, or COBIT5 Practitioner
Experience with cloud governance and security in Azure and AWS environments
Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks (e.g., NESA, DIFC, ADGM)
Experience with security automation and orchestration tools
Arabic language proficiency
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
Position details
Location: United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software
Experience required: 8+ years
About the Company
AIQU connects future-ready technology specialists with forward-looking organisations. We help businesses deliver high-impact and high-quality technology projects by using our unrivalled global sourcing capabilities to attract diverse talent within the region.
Our bespoke staffing solution offers the most flexible option you can have while maintaining 100% legislative compliance. AIQU’s fast and highly responsive employee management processes are designed to provide your most valuable assets, your people, with a seamless experience!
From business analysts to change managers; from front-end developers to back-end engineers, full-stack developers, and database administrators; from process analysts to software architects; AIQU can provide and manage specialists for a technology transformation project or for a project in maintenance phase across six key verticals.
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