Cyber Security Specialist

UEXO Global Ltd.; Dubai; Sur place; AED 120 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UEXO Global Ltd. in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Cybersecurity / Information Technology Specialist to maintain IT infrastructure, ensure security and reliability, protect data, and provide employee support.

The role covers implementing security measures, threat monitoring, access management, and policy compliance. The ideal candidate will understand IT operations, cybersecurity best practices, network administration, endpoint protection, email security, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of cybersecurity/IT security experience.
• Practical experience implementing security controls.

Responsabilités

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls.
• Configure and maintain operating systems, software and IT equipment.
• Monitor systems/networks/endpoints for threats and incidents; deploy protections.

Connaissances

IT operations

Cybersecurity best practices

Network administration

Endpoint protection

Email security

Incident response

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Outils

Microsoft 365 security tools

Description du poste

Cybersecurity / Information Technology Specialist

Company: UEXO

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

About UEXO

At UEXO, we’re changing the game in CFD and Forex trading. Fast, sharp, and customer-obsessed, we build seamless trading experiences powered by top-tier infrastructure and a culture that values performance over bureaucracy. We work hard, celebrate big wins, and give high performers the room and support they need to thrive.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Cybersecurity / Information Technology Specialist to be responsible for maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the security and reliability of information systems, protecting company data, and providing technical support to employees.

The role involves implementing cybersecurity measures, monitoring potential security threats, managing user access, maintaining network and system security, and ensuring compliance with internal IT policies and applicable data protection requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity best practices, network administration, endpoint protection, email security, and incident response.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls.
• Configure and maintain operating systems, software applications, and IT equipment.
• Monitor systems, networks, and endpoints for suspicious activities, malware, unauthorized access, and potential security incidents, and deploy the required protection for each.
• Apply security patches, software updates, and vulnerability mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Protect company information against phishing, ransomware, data leakage, and other cyber threats.
• Document incidents, root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Review Microsoft 365 security alerts, sign-in activity, and audit logs.
• Manage business email accounts, distribution lists, shared mailboxes, and user permissions.
• Provide technical support to employees and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, and access-related issues.
• Ensure secure remote access for employees and authorized third parties.
• Troubleshoot network outages, connectivity problems, and system performance issues.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT infrastructure security, depending on the seniority of the position.
• Practical experience implementing and maintaining security controls.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Network Security: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure network architecture.
• Endpoint and System Security: Experience securing Windows and Linux systems, servers, workstations, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Data Protection: Understanding of encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), backup security, and disaster recovery.
• Information Security Frameworks: Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or relevant security risk management principles.
• Security Compliance: Understanding of security policies, audit requirements, and incident reporting procedures.