Cybersecurity Project Coordinator

Al Reem Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Coordinator to oversee and manage critical cybersecurity projects. This role involves collaborating with technical teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information technology or cybersecurity, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in project management tools. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will help shape the future of cybersecurity initiatives and drive impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in project coordination, ideally in cybersecurity or IT.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track progress of cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, schedules, and reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Cybersecurity Principles

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Coordinator
Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job Type: Fulltime

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 postproject evaluations

Requirements:

• Bachelors 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)