Cyber Security Consultant- Emirati

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Consultant to protect digital assets and critical infrastructure in the UAE. You will conduct risk assessments, threat analysis, and oversee security controls to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities include leading audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding incident response, governance, and business continuity efforts. A minimum of 10 years in the field and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Cyber Security or related fields.
• Experience with risk management, security audits, and threat analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, COBIT.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and threat analysis.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities across networks, operating systems, web servers, databases, and applications.
• Assess the security impact of new technologies and business systems.
• Develop security strategies, policies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead security audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend preventive controls.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify infrastructure weaknesses and recommend remediation solutions.
• Support incident response, security governance, and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in cyber security / information security / computer science / information technology or related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Cyber Security Consultant to protect the organization's digital assets, information systems, and critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting cyber risk assessments, threat analysis, security audits, vulnerability management, and implementing security controls to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and threat analysis.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities across networks, operating systems, web servers, databases, and applications.
• Assess the security impact of new technologies and business systems.
• Develop security strategies, policies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead security audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend preventive controls.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify infrastructure weaknesses and recommend remediation solutions.
• Support incident response, security governance, and business continuity initiatives.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree in cyber security, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven min 10 years working experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, Risk Management, or Security Consulting.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and COBIT.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing reviews, and security audits.
• Professional certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CRISC, Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.