Senior Engineer Level 1 – Governance Standard

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