Information Technology Security Analyst

Vrinda Global; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda Global is seeking an IT Security Analyst in the UAE with 3–5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. The role focuses on security monitoring, access management, and implementing controls across the organisation to strengthen the security posture.

Responsibilities include maintaining security configurations for Firewalls, Active Directory, VPN and MDM, plus risk assessments and policy development to ensure data and user protection.

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 development and continuous improvement of the organisation's cybersecurity framework.
• Establish and maintain security controls for network, systems, users and data access.
• Manage and review security configurations related to Firewalls, Active Directory, VPN, Routers, Antivirus and MDM.
• Regularly assess user accounts, permissions and access privileges in Active Directory and recommend improvements.
• Monitor VPN security and ensure access policies align with requirements.
• Identify vulnerabilities and conduct security risk and threat assessments across access channels.
• Develop and maintain policies covering network access, password management and secure data usage.
• Monitor endpoint security and antivirus platforms and coordinate timely resolution of security issues.
• Assess cybersecurity risks across email systems, databases, websites and other platforms.

Skills

Security monitoring

Access management

Microsoft 365 protection

Network security

Risk assessment

Security controls implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related

Tools

Firewalls

Active Directory

VPN

Routers

Antivirus

MDM

Job description

Hiring: IT Security Analyst

Location: UAE

Experience: 3–5 Years

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.