Cyber Security Specialist

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced information security professional to lead risk assessments, policy development, and incident response. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, cloud security, and proactive threat mitigation across on-site operations in Dubai.

You should bring 4–8 years of hands-on security experience, familiarity with SIEM/EDR, and strong knowledge of ISO/NIST standards in regulated sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or IT.
• 4–8 years hands-on information security experience, preferably in regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Active Directory, Windows/Linux hardening, and cloud security (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and DLP platforms.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and national IA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and suggest timely mitigations.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor network traffic with advanced tools to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
• Lead incident response efforts by investigating breaches and providing actionable recommendations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident response

Security policy development

Regulatory compliance

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

DLP systems

Job description

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures for timely mitigation.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, utilizing advanced tools to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time.
• Lead incident response efforts by investigating security breaches, documenting findings, and providing actionable recommendations for prevention.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

• 4–8 years hands-on information security experience, preferably in government or regulated sectors.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Active Directory, Windows/Linux hardening, and cloud security (Azure/AWS).

• Working experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and DLP platforms.

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and national IA standards.