Cybersecurity Project Coordinator

The Regional Municipality of Durham; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Coordinator to manage and support cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity, with at least two years of project coordination experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track progress of cybersecurity initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Job description

About the job Cybersecurity Project Coordinator

Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Coordinator
Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:
The Cybersecurity Project Coordinator will play a critical role in managing and supporting cybersecurity projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track progress of cybersecurity initiatives and projects
• Work with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, schedules, and reports
• Assist in risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Ensure project compliance with cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices
• Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates to senior management
• Support audits, incident response coordination, and post-project evaluations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, ideally in cybersecurity or IT
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and risk management
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana)
• PMP, CAPM, or other relevant certifications (preferred but not required)