Cyber Security Associate

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank seeks a Cyber Security Associate (UAE Nationals Only) in Abu Dhabi. This entry-level role offers exposure across GISD areas including Cyber Defense Center, Cyber Operations, Risk and Compliance, and Privacy Operations.

You will participate in cross-functional projects, support data security assessments, and help deliver security testing and risk reports. Training and development opportunities accompany this role within a dynamic security team.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from a reputable university in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn across multiple cyber domains.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data security assessments and security testing.
• Participate in cyber defense, governance, risk and compliance tasks.
• Create reports with findings and risk recommendations.
• Assist in planning penetration methods and test scripts.
• Present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging threats in the Technology arena.
• Participate in GISD projects and stakeholder communications.
• Complete assigned training with satisfactory results.

Skills

Cyber Security basics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Quick learner

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cyber Security/IT

Job description

Role: Cyber Security Associate (UAE Nationals Only)

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:

• The Cyber Security Associate is an entry Job and can perform a variety of positions across GISD including Cyber Defense Center, Cyber Operations, Governance Risk and Compliance, Resilience, PMO, Privacy Operations and Engineering Functions.


• The Cyber Security Associate will be participating and leading projects delivery in a cross functional manner inside or outside GISD.

Key accountabilities of the role:

• Support ADIB teams in data security assessments.


• Work on a wide variety of tasks including research and internal process, engineering, and operations.


• Create reports and recommendations based on trainee findings, including the security issues uncovered and level of risk.


• Plan and create penetration methods, scripts, and tests.


• Present security findings, risk and conclusions to management and other relevant parties


• Understand how the flaws/Risks that is identified could affect a business, or business function, if they’re not fixed.


• Monitor and report on new and emerging threats to security in the Technology arena.


• Participate and assist in GISD projects and communication to stakeholders outside GISD.


• Complete assigned training on time and with the acceptable success rate.

Specialist skills / technical knowledge required for this role:

• Recent Graduates from a Reputable University in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT or related education.


• Quick learner and adaptable


• Work in a highly motivated work environment


• Basic knowledge of Cyber Security domains


• Basic knowledge of Risk frameworks


• Good communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Flexibility, persistence, and willingness to work on a variety of activities/ tasks.


• Good understanding of trends and developments in the areas of Information Security and Risk Management.


• Basic knowledge of Information Security principles and practices.