Cybersecurity Specialist

MHMarkets; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance its security posture in a dynamic environment. This role involves leading offensive and defensive operations, conducting penetration tests, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work with cutting-edge tools and frameworks to identify vulnerabilities and respond to threats, making a significant impact on the organization's cybersecurity strategy. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to tackle advanced threats, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, OWASP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct red team operations and internal/external pen tests.
• Monitor and respond to threats using SIEM and threat intel platforms.
• Lead incident response and digital investigations.

Skills

Red Team Operations

Penetration Testing

Social Engineering

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Assessment

Malware Reverse Engineering

Incident Response

Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

SIEM

EDR

BloodHound

Job description

About the Role: We're hiring a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead both offensive and defensive security operations. You’ll simulate real-world attacks, monitor live threats, harden infrastructure, and ensure our systems are resilient against today’s most advanced cyber threats. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both red teaming and blue teaming, and wants to make a measurable impact on security posture in a fast-paced fintech environment.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct red team operations, internal/external pen tests, and social engineering simulations.

• Identify vulnerabilities, develop custom exploits, and assess attack surfaces.

• Monitor, detect and respond to threats using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intel platforms.

• Reverse engineer malware and respond to APTs or ransomware.

• Ensure compliance with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and UAE regulatory frameworks.

• Secure cloud (AWS, Azure), data, identity (IAM), and internal networks.

• Lead incident response, forensics, and digital investigations.

• Work with DevSecOps to improve application security.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, InfoSec, or related field

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity (offensive & defensive).

• Strong command of tools like Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, SIEM, EDR, BloodHound

• Knowledge of frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, OWASP

• Proficient in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation

• Preferred certifications: OSCP, CRTP, CEH, GPEN, CISSP, or similar

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