Mariyam is the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, a role she has held since 2023. With an extensive career in public administration, she has brought a strategic vision and exceptional leadership to her current role, shaping and executing pivotal policies within the ministry. Her career is distinguished by her work across various government organizations, primarily focusing on human resource management. She has held significant roles in the Aviation Security Command and the Anticorruption Commission, where she excelled in organizational development, strategic planning, and enhancing operational integrity and efficiency.