Remote Junior Cybersecurity Cryptography Analyst | AED 14,000–18,000/Month

Zeriq Cyber Security; Dubai; Remote; AED 156,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-work arrangement

Career development

Job summary

Zeriq Cyber Security is seeking a Remote Junior Cybersecurity Cryptography Analyst to support encryption, certificates, and cryptographic practices across enterprise systems.

You will review configurations, monitor lifecycles, document encryption requirements, and assist with identifying weaknesses in how sensitive information is protected. You will collaborate with security engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to sustain strong cryptographic practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor\'s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and public-key cryptography.
• Familiarity with networking and information security concepts.
• Awareness of TLS, digital certificates, and secure communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical documentation and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and careful handling of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing encryption configurations across applications, servers, and cloud environments.
• Support inventory and tracking of digital certificates and expiration dates.
• Identify outdated or weak cryptographic protocols and configurations.
• Review TLS configurations and certificate deployment practices.
• Maintain documentation covering encryption requirements and cryptographic standards.
• Support assessments of data encryption at rest and in transit.
• Investigate certificate-related security alerts and configuration issues.
• Collaborate with technical teams to track remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Assist with reviewing key management procedures and access restrictions.
• Support compliance reviews involving encryption and data protection requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate records of assessment findings.
• Escalate potential cryptographic risks to senior security personnel.

Skills

Encryption basics

Public-key cryptography

Digital certificates

TLS configurations

Certificate lifecycle

OpenSSL basics

PKI

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / related field

Tools

OpenSSL

PKI tooling

Job description

We're Hiring: Remote Junior Cybersecurity Cryptography Analyst | AED 14,000-18,000/Month

Location: Remote - UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Junior / Entry-Level

Department: Security Engineering & Data Protection

Proposed Monthly Salary: AED 14,000-18,000

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Cybersecurity Cryptography Analyst to support the secure use of encryption, digital certificates, and cryptographic technologies across enterprise systems.

In this role, you will help review cryptographic configurations, monitor certificate lifecycles, document encryption requirements, and assist with identifying weaknesses in how sensitive information is protected. You will collaborate with security engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to support secure data handling and maintain strong cryptographic practices.

This opportunity is suitable for an aspiring cybersecurity professional with an interest in encryption, digital trust, and security engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing encryption configurations across applications, servers, and cloud environments.
• Support the inventory and tracking of digital certificates and their expiration dates.
• Help identify outdated or weak cryptographic protocols and configurations.
• Assist with reviewing TLS configurations and certificate deployment practices.
• Maintain documentation covering encryption requirements and cryptographic standards.
• Support assessments of data encryption at rest and in transit.
• Help investigate certificate-related security alerts and configuration issues.
• Collaborate with technical teams to track remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Assist with reviewing key management procedures and access restrictions.
• Support compliance reviews involving encryption and data protection requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate records of assessment findings.
• Escalate potential cryptographic risks to senior security personnel.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent practical knowledge may be considered.
• Basic understanding of encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and public-key cryptography.
• Familiarity with fundamental networking and information security concepts.
• Awareness of TLS, digital certificates, and secure communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical documentation and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and responsible handling of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with certificate authorities and public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Basic knowledge of OpenSSL and certificate inspection.
• Awareness of RSA, elliptic-curve cryptography, and modern symmetric encryption concepts.
• Familiarity with certificate lifecycle management and TLS configuration checks.
• Basic knowledge of cloud key management services.
• Introductory scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, university projects, or practical security labs are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Remote-work arrangement, subject to employer confirmation.
• Proposed monthly compensation of AED 14,000-18,000.
• Opportunities to develop specialized security engineering knowledge.
• Exposure to enterprise encryption and certificate management practices.
• Collaboration with experienced cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Professional development and potential career progression in security engineering.