Cybersecurity Specialist

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai invites a Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard enterprise systems, cloud environments, and identities. You will conduct penetration tests, manage vulnerabilities, monitor security events, and drive remediation and governance efforts to strengthen security posture.

The role requires hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and cloud security, plus collaboration with IT teams to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field is required.
• Hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security controls.
• Proficiency with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and SIEM tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments of systems and apps.
• Identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance.
• Perform security monitoring and incident investigation with SIEM.
• Develop and optimize alerts, dashboards, and use cases in SIEM.
• Coordinate vulnerability management with IT and development teams.
• Review security configurations in Azure and AWS and identity environments.
• Support governance, risk, policy development, and audits.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

SIEM platforms

Cloud security (Azure/AWS)

Active Directory / Identities

Networking knowledge

Security governance/compliance

Incident response

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Microsoft Sentinel / Splunk / Wazuh

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

SIEM platforms (Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)

Job description

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for safeguarding enterprise systems, applications, and cloud environments through proactive security assessments, monitoring, and governance. This role involves conducting penetration tests, managing vulnerabilities, investigating security incidents, and implementing robust security controls across infrastructure, networks, and identities. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, and a strong understanding of cloud and enterprise security frameworks. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to enhance the organization’s overall security posture and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• check_circle Conduct penetration testing and security assessments of web applications, APIs, networks, servers, Active Directory environments, and enterprise systems.
• check_circle Identify vulnerabilities, assess risk and exploitability, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• check_circle Perform manual penetration testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10 risks.
• check_circle Monitor and investigate security events and alerts using SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
• check_circle Support incident investigation, response, containment, remediation, and post-incident improvement activities.
• check_circle Develop and optimize SIEM alerts, detection rules, dashboards, and monitoring use cases.
• check_circle Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation activities with infrastructure and development teams.
• check_circle Review and strengthen security configurations in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Active Directory, and Entra ID environments.
• check_circle Implement and operate protective technologies such as endpoint security, web application firewalls, and identity security controls.
• check_circle Participate in security reviews of new applications, systems, and technology projects.
• check_circle Support cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, policy development, compliance, and audit activities.
• check_circle Collaborate with IT teams to improve the organization’s overall cybersecurity maturity and resilience.

Qualifications

• check_circle Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• check_circle Hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and technical security control implementation.
• check_circle Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and SIEM platforms like Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, or Splunk.
• check_circle Strong understanding of web application, API, network, operating system, and enterprise security principles.
• check_circle Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud security, including identity, network, and workload protection.
• check_circle Knowledge of Windows, Linux, TCP/IP, authentication, and enterprise infrastructure.
• check_circle Good understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• check_circle Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory and identity security concepts including Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, and privileged access management.
• check_circle Preferred certifications: OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, or Hack The Box certifications such as CPTS, CWES, CBBH, CDSA, CWEE, CAPE, COAE.
• check_circle Additional certifications in cloud security, Microsoft security, incident response, or penetration testing are advantageous.
• check_circle Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to convey technical risks to diverse audiences.
• check_circle High professional ethics, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

About HBMSU

Established in 2002, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is a pioneer of online and blended learning in the Middle East. Our mission is to lead the digital transformation of higher education by providing flexible, high quality academic programs that empower the next generation of innovators. We value excellence, lifelong learning, and a learner centric approach. Headquartered in Dubai, we are a global community dedicated to reshaping the future of education through technology and smart solutions.