Cyber Security Analyst

Fluid HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid HR is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst for a fintech startup in Dubai. You will monitor security, protect data, and work with IT and development teams to enhance system and application security.

The role requires 2–5 years in cybersecurity, fintech experience preferred, and knowledge of ISO 27001 / PCI DSS. You will prepare reports and ensure that security policies and controls are in place.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
• Experience in fintech, banking, or digital payments is essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS or other security frameworks.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, firewalls or vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and investigate suspicious activities or potential threats.
• Identify security weaknesses and support vulnerability assessments.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident management and follow-up actions.
• Help implement and maintain security policies, procedures and controls.
• Support security risk assessments and internal audits.
• Work with IT and development teams to improve system and application security.
• Help protect customer information, financial data and payment platforms.
• Support compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
• Manage user access reviews and support identity and access management.
• Prepare security reports and monitor remediation activities.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security policies

Cloud security

Networking security

Communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanners

IAM tools

Job description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join fintech startup. The successful candidate will help protect the company's systems, networks, applications and customer data from cyber threats.

The role will involve monitoring security activities, identifying potential risks, supporting security projects and ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place.

Previous experience in fintech, banking or digital payments is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and investigate suspicious activities or potential threats.
• Identify security weaknesses and support vulnerability assessments.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident management and follow-up actions.
• Help implement and maintain security policies, procedures and controls.
• Support security risk assessments and internal audits.
• Work with IT and development teams to improve system and application security.
• Help protect customer information, financial data and payment platforms.
• Support compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
• Manage user access reviews and support identity and access management.
• Prepare security reports and monitor remediation activities.

Requirements & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
• Previous experience in a fintech, banking, digital payments or financial services company is essential.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity risks, security controls and best practices.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident management and vulnerability assessments.
• Knowledge of network, cloud and application security.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls or vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of ISO 27001, PCI DSS or other security frameworks.
• Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with both technical and business teams.

Desirable Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• ISO 27001
• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• CISM or CISSP

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: IT / Cybersecurity

Reporting to: Head of IT / Information Security

*Please note that due to a high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.