Cybersecurity Analyst

Charterhouse Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global family office in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to safeguard critical systems and data while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring cybersecurity alerts, investigating threats, and collaboration with IT teams to enhance security operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations.
• Familiarity with UAE cybersecurity regulations and ADGM Data Protection frameworks.
• Exposure to incident response workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of security measures.
• Monitor alerts and investigate potential threats.
• Assist with compliance enforcement under ADGM Data Protection Regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Understanding of cybersecurity regulations

Threat investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Endpoint protection

Job description

Job details Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: Competitive Salary
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Financial Services
IT & Technology

Charterhouse is currently partnering with a global family office that is looking to hire a talented Cybersecurity Analyst for their Abu Dhabi-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic environment and play a key role in protecting critical systems and data. Candidates with a passion for safeguarding digital assets and ensuring operational resilience will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

About the role

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, the role will involve supporting the implementation of robust security measures across both on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities will include monitoring alerts, investigating potential threats, and assisting with compliance enforcement under ADGM Data Protection Regulations. The role will also involve close collaboration with IT and business teams to strengthen incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and analysing cybersecurity alerts across various systems using SIEM and related tools. The role involves investigating potential threats and suspicious activities, documenting findings, and providing support during incident response. A key aspect of the role will be ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and driving awareness initiatives.

In addition, the role will also take part in audits, risk assessments, and policy reviews, as well as contributing to the development of detection rules, playbooks, and response workflows that enhance security operations. Staying up to date with emerging security trends and technologies will be essential for success in this role.

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations. Familiarity with UAE cybersecurity regulations and ADGM Data Protection frameworks is essential, along with exposure to SIEM tools, endpoint protection, and incident response workflows. Strong analytical skills, the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and excellent communication with a collaborative mindset are key attributes.

Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH, knowledge of scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP will be considered an advantage.