Head of GenAI Cybersecurity, Delivery Services

We are hiring a Head of GenAI Cybersecurity, Delivery Services to lead the regional presence, manage enterprise client engagements, and build a high-performing on-ground delivery team.

This role combines strategic leadership, hands-on project delivery, and building relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and senior stakeholders. You will oversee high-exposure projects in AI Red Teaming and GenAI guardrails, while helping shape the organisation’s long-term vision in the Middle East.

AI cybersecurity experience is not required — strong cybersecurity fundamentals, delivery expertise, and leadership experience are the key success factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership: Lead the organisation’s presence in the Middle East, representing the brand at industry events, conferences, and senior-level meetings.
• Project Delivery: Oversee successful implementation of B2B cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise requirements and regulatory standards.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts and engineers; instil a culture of excellence and continuous development.
• Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise stakeholders, guiding them on cybersecurity risk, resilience, and GenAI security best practices.
• Market Growth: Drive expansion through partnerships, account development, and thought leadership across the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with proven delivery of complex enterprise projects.
• Strong leadership background with experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage C-suite executives with confidence.
• Strong understanding of regional regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity controls, and industry trends.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment; "hyper-scaler" mindset.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or Asian languages are an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Established network within enterprise or government sectors in the Middle East.
• Familiarity with AI/ML or GenAI security frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM, ISO 42001).
• Background in consulting, technology startups, or innovation-driven environments.
• Exposure to red teaming, LLM safety, or AI governance (nice to have, not required).