Business Analyst

Undisclosed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Business Analyst to support secure software development and gather stakeholders' requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business analysis with a strong focus on cybersecurity. You will work closely with technical teams to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards, contributing to innovative security solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis focusing on cybersecurity and software development.
• Strong analytical skills to translate complex requirements into actionable tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business objectives and security needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend updates.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Analytical skills

Communication

Cyber security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

5+ years of experience in business analysis

Tools

Risk management tools

QA testing tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Business Analyst to join our team and support the development of secure and innovative cyber software products in Abu Dhabi.

This role will involve gathering requirements, analyzing security implications, and ensuring software products are align with business goals, requirements, compliance standards and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives, security needs, and technical requirements for software development projects.


• Document detailed functional, non-functional, and security-related requirements to be used by the software teams.

Cybersecurity Focus:

• Identify potential security risks during the requirements collection gathering.


• Ensure the incorporation of secure best practices (e.g., OWASP guidelines) in the product requirements documentation.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with product owners, QA teams, developers and cybersecurity specialists to align security requirements with development goals.


• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and product team.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure products meet regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., UAE IA, ISO 27001, NIST).


• Develop and maintain requirements documentation to support the development of our products.

Testing and Validation:

• Collaborate with QA and security teams to document all the requirements, functional and non-functional acceptance criteria and validate the effectiveness of implemented products.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and trends to recommend updates to the documented requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.


• 5+ years of experience in business analysis with a focus on cybersecurity and software development projects.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with requirements gathering and documentation, QA best practices and cyber security related with technical products and projects.


• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST, or ISO 27001.


• Proficiency in tools for risk management, business analysis, QA tests and security testing.

Analytical and Communication Skills:

• Strong ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks and documentation.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications (preferred):

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CBAP are a plus.