AI Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist M F D

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian seeks an experienced AI Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist to bolster defenses around AI, ML, LLMs, and intelligent systems in Abu Dhabi. You will analyze AI-focused threats, track adversarial approaches, and translate intelligence into detection and mitigation requirements while collaborating with SOC, Threat Hunting, and AI engineering teams.

The role demands deep expertise in cyber threat intelligence, AI security, LLM security, and threat modeling, with experience in mature

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, or Cybersecurity Analysis.
• Strong expertise in Cyber Threat Intelligence, AI Security, LLM Security, Threat Hunting.
• Deep understanding of MITRE ATLAS, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP LLM Top 10, Adversarial AI Threats, Threat Intelligence Lifecycle.
• Experience developing intelligence products and threat assessments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML attack vectors and security risks.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical threats to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience supporting detection and monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and analyse cyber threat intelligence related to AI, ML, LLM, and Agentic AI systems.
• Monitor emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and supply chain risks affecting AI environments.
• Map adversarial tactics and techniques against MITRE ATLAS, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP LLM Risks.
• Develop intelligence reports, threat advisories, and executive briefings.
• Translate threat intelligence into actionable detection, monitoring, and mitigation requirements.
• Partner with Security Operations, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, and AI Engineering teams.
• Support validation and assessment of controls protecting AI platforms, models, and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop attack scenarios and threat models relevant to enterprise AI deployments.
• Track AI security trends and emerging attack methodologies.
• Provide risk-ranked mitigation recommendations and remediation guidance.
• Support security governance and AI risk management initiatives.
• Contribute to AI-focused cybersecurity awareness and knowledge-sharing activities.

Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence

AI Security

LLM Security

Threat Hunting

Adversarial Risk Analysis

MITRE ATLAS

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat Intelligence Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies or related field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Threat Intelligence Platforms

MITRE ATLAS

MITRE ATT&CK

OWASP LLM Top 10

Job description

Job Description:

AI Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist to strengthen the organization's ability to identify, assess, and respond to emerging threats targeting AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and intelligent systems.

This role will be responsible for analyzing AI-focused cyber threats, monitoring emerging adversarial techniques, and translating intelligence into actionable detection, testing, governance, and mitigation activities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping the organization secure AI platforms and maintain resilience against rapidly evolving threats.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Cyber Threat Intelligence, AI Security, LLM Security, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, and Adversarial Risk Analysis, with experience operating in mature cybersecurity environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, assess, and analyse cyber threat intelligence related to AI, ML, LLM, and Agentic AI systems.
• Monitor emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and supply chain risks affecting AI environments.
• Map adversarial tactics and techniques against:
  • MITRE ATLAS
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • OWASP LLM Risks
• Develop intelligence reports, threat advisories, and executive briefings.
• Translate threat intelligence into actionable detection, monitoring, and mitigation requirements.
• Partner with Security Operations, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, and AI Engineering teams.
• Support validation and assessment of controls protecting AI platforms, models, and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop attack scenarios and threat models relevant to enterprise AI deployments.
• Track AI security trends and emerging attack methodologies.
• Provide risk-ranked mitigation recommendations and remediation guidance.
• Support security governance and AI risk management initiatives.
• Contribute to AI-focused cybersecurity awareness and knowledge-sharing activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, or Cybersecurity Analysis.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • AI Security
  • LLM Security
  • Threat Hunting
  • Deep understanding of:
    • MITRE ATLAS
    • MITRE ATT&CK
    • OWASP LLM Top 10
    • Adversarial AI Threats
    • Threat Intelligence Lifecycle
  • Experience developing intelligence products and threat assessments.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML attack vectors and security risks.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical threats to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience supporting detection and monitoring programs.

  Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industry experience.
  • Exposure to AI governance and model risk management programs.
  • Experience working with security analytics and intelligence platforms.
  • Knowledge of GenAI, Agentic AI, and modern AI architectures.
  • Experience supporting threat hunting and adversary emulation exercises.
  • Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and detection engineering practices.

  Tools & Platforms

  • Threat Intelligence Platforms
  • SIEM Solutions
  • SOAR Platforms
  • MITRE ATLAS
  • MITRE ATT&CK
  • Security Analytics Platforms

  Certifications

  Preferred

  • CISSP
  • GCTI
  • GIAC Certifications
  • CEH
  • Threat Intelligence Certifications

  Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  Halian Group

  With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

  At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.

  AI Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates