Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat & Defense Specialist

PCS Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCS Gulf in Dubai is seeking a skilled cyber security analyst to monitor networks, detect security issues, and implement robust protection across IT infrastructure. The role involves investigating breaches, deploying security measures, and collaborating with teams to sustain high security standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and familiarity with firewalls, SIEM, and IDPS in financial services or crypto sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience as cyber security analyst or similar role.
• Experience in information security or related field.
• Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer network for security issues.
• Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
• Install security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure including firewalls and endpoint security programs.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Work with security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high security standard.
• Stay updated on IT security trends and news.
• Develop company wide best practices for IT security.
• Perform penetrating test.
• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

Incident response

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

IDPS

Job description

PCS Gulf in Dubai is seeking a skilled cyber security analyst to monitor networks, detect security issues, and implement robust protection across IT infrastructure. The role involves investigating breaches, deploying security measures, and collaborating with teams to sustain high security standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and familiarity with firewalls, SIEM, and IDPS in financial services or crypto sectors.