Defence, Aerospace and Secure Technology Professionals
Location: UAE, primarily Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with regional opportunities depending on programme
Type: Contract, Permanent and Project-Based opportunities
Clearance: Existing national, military, government, NATO or allied security clearance preferred
Sector: Defence, Aerospace, Cyber, Secure Government, Critical National Infrastructure
About the Opportunity
Tektora is building a network of experienced defence, aerospace and secure technology professionals for upcoming programmes across the UAE and wider Middle East region.
We are looking to speak with candidates who have experience working within defence, military, aerospace, cyber, government, secure infrastructure or mission-critical technology environments.
These opportunities will suit candidates who have supported sensitive programmes and understand the standards expected when working with secure systems, restricted information, government stakeholders or strategic national projects.
Disciplines We Are Interested In
We are keen to speak with professionals across:
- Network Engineering
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Security Operations
- SOC / SIEM / Splunk
- Cloud Engineering
- DevSecOps
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- AI / Machine Learning
- Data Engineering
- RF / Communications Engineering
- Satellite / Space Systems
- Aerospace Engineering
- Defence Engineering
- Technical Architecture
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Information Assurance
- Incident Response
- PKI / Cryptography
- Test and Integration
- Robotics / Autonomous Systems
- C4ISR / Mission Systems
Typical Programme Environments
Upcoming opportunities may include work across:
- UAE defence and security programmes
- Aerospace and aviation programmes
- Secure government environments
- Cyber security and secure cloud projects
- Critical national infrastructure
- Military technology and mission systems
- Communications and network infrastructure
- AI, robotics and autonomous systems programmes
- International defence and allied partner projects
Clearance and Eligibility
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
- Previous experience on defence, military, aerospace or secure government programmes
- Existing or previous security clearance from the UAE, GCC, UK, US, NATO or allied nations
- Experience working in restricted, classified or sensitive environments
- Eligibility to undergo client, government or programme-specific security checks
- Regional experience across the UAE, GCC or wider Middle East defence market
Specific clearance, nationality, visa, site access and security requirements will vary depending on the client, programme and end customer.
What We Are Looking For
Suitable candidates will typically have:
- Experience working in secure, sensitive or mission-critical environments
- A background in defence, aerospace, government, cyber or critical infrastructure
- Strong technical, engineering, cyber or programme delivery capability
- Professional discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- Flexibility to work on-site in the UAE where required by the programme
Why Register With Tektora?
Tektora supports organisations delivering specialist technology, cyber, infrastructure, engineering and programme talent into secure environments.
By registering your details, you will be considered for upcoming UAE and regional defence opportunities aligned to your background, clearance status, availability, location preferences and package expectations.
All conversations will be handled confidentially.
Apply Now
If you have defence, aerospace, cyber or secure government experience and would like to be considered for upcoming UAE-based opportunities, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Tektora for a confidential discussion.
