Information Security Specialist

Salt; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking an Information Security Specialist to lead enterprise security tooling and risk assessments across endpoints, networks, and data protection. You will identify, mitigate, and report risks, collaborating with IT and business teams to strengthen the security posture.

The role requires 5+ years in information security operations, hands-on experience with DLP/EDR, vulnerability management, SIEM, and familiarity with cloud security and IAM. CEH/CompTIA Security+ or CISSP/CISA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on information security operations, risk management, or cyber defense.
• Experience with DLP, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, Firewalls, IAM, and Cloud Security.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize core security tools, including DLP, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while maintaining robust documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security posture across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
• Implement and fine-tune security controls, configurations, and automated policies to prevent data loss and breaches.
• Oversee patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts across all environments.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks.
• Develop security awareness initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of security processes.

Skills

DLP

EDR

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Firewalls

IAM

Cloud security

Incident response

Threat management

ISO 27001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DLP tools

EDR tools

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM platforms

Firewalls

IAM tools

Cloud security tools (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Specialist with hands-on experience managing enterprise security tools and performing comprehensive security assessments. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation across endpoint, network, and data protection technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating, and reporting risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize core security tools, including DLP, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM platforms.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while maintaining robust documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security posture across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
• Implement and fine-tune security controls, configurations, and automated policies to prevent data loss and breaches.
• Oversee patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts across all environments.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks.
• Develop security awareness initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of security processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security operations, risk management, or cyber defense.
• Proven experience with DLP, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, Firewalls, IAM, and Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of incident response, threat management, and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 LA, or CISSP (preferred).