IT Risk & Threat Analyst

B&S Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational IT firm in Dubai is seeking an IT Risk and Threat Analyst. The role includes analyzing cyber threats, managing IT risk processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the cybersecurity framework. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in IT and over 5 years of relevant experience along with professional certifications. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Annual air-ticket to home country

Leave benefits as per UAE labour law

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience within a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of IT organization business processes and systems.
• Understanding of key technology concepts such as access control and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security analysts to understand cyber threat actors.
• Conduct research to develop assessments of network threats.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to execute risk management framework.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Risk and Threat Analyst to support the IT risk management practice, ensuring that risks are proactively identified, mitigated, communicated, and monitored. The role involves recommending appropriate and effective management processes across all aspects of information technology for B&S. The analyst will also analyze cyber-threats, identify patterns in cyber-attacks, and report on emerging cyber-threat trends. This position requires close collaboration with IT, Security, Risk, and Business teams to enable data-driven risk management and strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other technical, incident management, and security analysts to develop a fuller understanding of cyber threat actor’s intent, objectives, and activities of cyber threat actors and define a world-class cyber defense program.
• Conduct research and evaluate technical and all-source cyber intelligence to develop in-depth assessments of threats to the organization’s networks, systems, users, and data.
• Ensure effective execution of the risk management framework by managing relationships with key stakeholders within strategic business groups and technology.
• Verify that IT risks are appropriately mitigated and lead multiple stakeholders in agreement on appropriate solutions / controls
• Create technical assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on the inventive collection and research using classified and open information sources to enable advanced threat intelligence
• Develop, track, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for information technology.
• Monitor, track, and report mitigation and resolution of IT risks.
• Perform process-level walkthroughs, control testing, etc. for the identification and assessment of IT risks and controls.

Qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s degree in IT or computer science.
• Have 5+ years of IT experience within a similar role.
• Have professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
• Understand key technology concepts such as access control, confidential data, encryption, business continuity, info-sec scans, and vendor apps.
• Have a strong knowledge of IT organization business processes and systems including (IT Security, data management, architectural and planning, technology life cycle management, regulatory concerns).
• Have a strong communication skill to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be highly productive, working alone and as part of a team.

Additional Information

We offer you

• A good salary fitting with your experience, and a discretionary yearly performance-based bonus
• A good working atmosphere in a young and ambitious team.
• Company sponsored visa along with health insurance.
• Leave benefits as per UAE labour law.
• Annual air-ticket to your home country

Why join us?

• Be part of a multinational and multicultural company.
• Dynamic, multicultural environment fostering innovation and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial strategies.

Where will you be working?

You will be working in our Dubai office, where you will benefit from the guidance and support of our diverse team. Alongside your responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and a strong work ethic.