Graduate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair Investment in Dubai invites applications for a Graduate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations. You will gain hands-on experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and governance across enterprise information assets.

The role is ideal for graduates seeking to build practical, standards-based security expertise while collaborating with seasoned professionals in a diversified business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT or a related subject.
• Internship, graduate programme, or junior role experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Understanding of security operations, cyber risk, vulnerability management and access control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and elevate suspicious events according to procedures.
• Assist with initial investigation, documentation, and containment of security incidents.
• Support vulnerability scanning, finding validation, remediation tracking, and closure reporting.
• Participate in user-access reviews and identify excessive, outdated, or conflicting permissions.
• Contribute to security assessments covering systems, applications, infrastructure, and data.
• Collect records and control evidence for internal audits, external reviews and compliance checks.
• Draft, update, and maintain information-security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Prepare security reports, registers, assessment results and incident documentation.
• Coordinate with technology teams to follow up on identified risks and corrective actions.
• Support cybersecurity awareness campaigns, employee communications and educational activities.
• Assess whether security controls operate in line with approved requirements.
• Work with business teams to encourage secure handling of systems and data.
• Research current cyber threats, attack methods, defensive practices and technologies.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow incident, risk and escalation protocols.

Skills

Security alert monitoring

Cyber incident response support

Vulnerability management

Identity and access reviews

Information-security assessments

Risk and remediation tracking

Security policy documentation

Compliance evidence management

Cybersecurity awareness support

Security operations fundamentals

Threat research

Data-protection principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Graduate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations

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Job Snapshot Role: Graduate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Computer & Network Security Function: Computer / Network Security Experience: Graduate level; internship preferred Job Type: Full-time

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Position Overview The Graduate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an entry-career opportunity within Computer & Network Security at Al Ghurair Investment. The role supports security monitoring, vulnerability management, access reviews, incident response, governance, and the protection of enterprise systems and information assets.

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Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Computer & Network Security Function: Computer / Network Security Salary: 8000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

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Role Context Working with experienced security and technology professionals, the graduate will help identify threats, verify control effectiveness, and maintain evidence for compliance activities. The position provides practical exposure to technical security operations and information-security governance within a diversified enterprise environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and elevate suspicious events according to established procedures.
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• Assist with the initial investigation, documentation, and containment of security incidents.
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• Support vulnerability scanning, finding validation, remediation tracking, and closure reporting.
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• Participate in user-access reviews and help identify excessive, outdated, or conflicting permissions.
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• Contribute to security assessments covering systems, applications, infrastructure, and data.
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• Collect records and control evidence required for internal audits, external reviews, and compliance checks.
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• Help draft, update, and maintain information-security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
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• Prepare security reports, registers, assessment results, and incident documentation.
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• Coordinate with technology teams to follow up on identified risks and corrective actions.
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• Support cybersecurity awareness campaigns, employee communications, and educational activities.
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• Assist in evaluating whether security controls operate consistently with approved requirements.
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• Work with business teams to encourage secure handling of systems, applications, and sensitive information.
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• Research current cyber threats, attack methods, defensive practices, and security technologies.
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• Maintain confidentiality and follow established incident, risk, and escalation protocols.
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Ideal Profile

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Applicants should hold a bachelor 's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related subject. Previous exposure gained through an internship, graduate programme, or junior technology role is preferred but not mandatory. The position suits an analytical graduate with a basic understanding of security operations, cyber risk, vulnerability management, access control, and common security technologies. Security , ISO 27001 Foundation, SC-900, or an equivalent certification would be advantageous.

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Skills Set

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• Security alert monitoring
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• Cyber incident response support
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• Vulnerability management
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• Identity and access reviews
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• Information-security assessments
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• Risk and remediation tracking
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• Security policy documentation
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• Compliance evidence management
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• Cybersecurity awareness support
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• Security operations fundamentals
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• Threat research
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• Data-protection principles

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• Audit support
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• Technical report preparation
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• Analytical problem-solving
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• Cross-functional communication
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Why Join Us

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This graduate opportunity provides a structured path into a field experiencing sustained demand across every major industry. It offers hands‑on involvement in security operations, compliance, risk management, and incident response while building practical knowledge alongside established technology and business teams.

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About the Company

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Al Ghurair Investment is a diversified family‑owned business group headquartered in Dubai. Its information‑security function helps protect the technology, data, and digital services supporting operations across the group 's business portfolio.