Cyber Security Specialist - UAE Nationals Only

Honeywell; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Dubai as a Cyber Security Specialist focusing on Operational Technology Security. This role offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity, working with cutting-edge technologies and participating in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Ideal for UAE nationals with a passion for cybersecurity, this position supports professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Market-specific training

Ongoing personal development

Support from experienced leaders

Qualifications

• Theoretical and first-level practical experience with deploying and configuring Microsoft operating systems, firewalls, and switches.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cyber solutions and testing products.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Participate in design discussions with customers and vendors.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Operational Technology Security

Troubleshooting

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Operating Systems

Firewalls

Switches

Job description

Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs.

Cyber Security Specialist - UAE Nationals Only

We have an opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist - UAE Nationals Only to join Honeywell in Dubai.

Honeywell Building Automation team is looking for a motivated Junior Cyber Security Specialist with an interest in Operational Technology (OT) Security to join us. In this role, you will work with our Building Automation Cybersecurity team, gaining hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the development of cyber solutions, testing products, troubleshooting, implementing security measures, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and participating in cyber assessments while learning about standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, and ISO 27001. You will report directly to the Director of the Cybersecurity Building Automation team and work as part of a global Cybersecurity team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with leading-edge security products applicable to OT systems.
• Assist in evaluating new cyber solutions and introducing innovative approaches.
• Support various stages of cyber assessment, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Contribute to detailed design documents for cyber solutions.
• Participate in design discussions with end customers and vendors. Manage existing cybersecurity platforms.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. A master's degree is a plus but not required.

Theoretical and first-level practical experience with deploying and configuring Microsoft operating systems, firewalls, and switches.

Desirable Certifications

• MCTS / MCSA (Microsoft)
• VCP (VMware), CCNA
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Practical Junior / Network Penetration Tester (PJPT / PNTP)

Nice to Have

• Strong passion for cybersecurity and a desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and technologies is a plus.

Our Offer

• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation in an international work environment.
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development.
• Support from experienced leaders for your professional growth.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the future!

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

Cyber Security Specialist • Dubai, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates