Information Technology Security Analyst

Vrinda Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda Global is hiring an IT Security Analyst in Dubai to strengthen the organisation’s cybersecurity posture. The role focuses on security monitoring, access management, Microsoft 365 protection, network security, risk assessment and implementation of security controls.

The candidate will develop and maintain security policies, manage configurations for Firewalls, AD, VPNs, and ensure secure data usage across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in IT Security / Cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Relevant Cybersecurity certification will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of network and endpoint security, Active Directory, Firewalls, VPNs and Microsoft 365 security.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s cybersecurity and information security framework.
• Establish and maintain appropriate security controls for network, systems, users and data access.
• Manage and review security configurations related to Firewalls, Active Directory, VPN, Routers, Antivirus and Mobile Device Management.
• Regularly assess user accounts, permissions and access privileges in Active Directory and recommend necessary improvements.
• Monitor VPN security and ensure access policies remain aligned with organisational requirements.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and conduct security risk and threat assessments across different access channels.
• Develop and maintain policies covering network access, password management and secure data usage.
• Monitor endpoint security and antivirus platforms while coordinating with the technical team for timely resolution of security issues.
• Assess cybersecurity risks across email systems, databases, websites and other digital platforms.

Skills

IT Security

Cybersecurity

Network security

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 security

Firewalls

VPNs

Endpoint security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Active Directory

Firewalls

VPNs

Microsoft 365 Security

Endpoint security tools

Job description

Qualification: Graduate in Computer Science / IT or Relevant

Role: IT Security Analyst

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Analyst to strengthen the organisation’s cybersecurity posture. The role will focus on security monitoring, access management, Microsoft 365 protection, network security, risk assessment and implementation of security controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s cybersecurity and information security framework.
• Establish and maintain appropriate security controls for network, systems, users and data access.
• Manage and review security configurations related to Firewalls, Active Directory, VPN, Routers, Antivirus and Mobile Device Management.
• Regularly assess user accounts, permissions and access privileges in Active Directory and recommend necessary improvements.
• Monitor VPN security and ensure access policies remain aligned with organisational requirements.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and conduct security risk and threat assessments across different access channels.
• Develop and maintain policies covering network access, password management and secure data usage.
• Monitor endpoint security and antivirus platforms while coordinating with the technical team for timely resolution of security issues.
• Assess cybersecurity risks across email systems, databases, websites and other digital platforms.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in IT Security / Cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Relevant Cybersecurity certification will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of network and endpoint security, Active Directory, Firewalls, VPNs and Microsoft 365 security.