Principal Threat Emulation Engineer

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as Principal Threat Emulation Engineer.

Join our CyberSecurity team where we ensure a world class CyberSecurity organisation based on the key principles of People, Process and Technology underpinned with executive endorsement of a multi-year strategy to continuously improve and develop. The team protects our digital assets by monitoring for threats, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. If you are passionate about CyberSecurity, we invite you to apply to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology initiatives at Emirates Group.

As a Principal Threat Emulation Engineer, you will lead the organisation’s adversary emulation function by designing and executing a strategic, multi-year roadmap for intelligence-led simulations of real-world cyber threats targeting critical assets. Develop and deliver a structured program to assess and improve the organisation’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to threats by operating Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms, conducting targeted exercises, and governing the remediation of identified vulnerabilities. Collaborate with Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Security Engineering teams to address systemic weaknesses and align simulation outcomes with long-term resilience strategies.

In this role you will:

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

Leadership Role: Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers