Specialist Cybersecurity Analyst

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist Cybersecurity Analyst (Emirati Talent) to monitor security events, investigate incidents, and support threat analysis in high-security environments. You will work with SIEM/EDR/XDR tools, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171 while collaborating across IT teams on secure project delivery.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in information security and 3-5 years' cybersecurity operations experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, IT, CS, or related field.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis.
• Experience in high-security environments preferred.
• Understanding of cyber threats, MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from SIEM/EDR/XDR.
• Perform incident detection, triage, investigation, and response in classified environments.
• Identify and analyze cyber threats, attack patterns, and suspicious activities.
• Conduct threat analysis and correlation across log sources.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and support remediation tracking.
• Investigate unauthorized access, malware infections, and data exfiltration attempts.
• Maintain incident records, reports, and forensic evidence for audits.
• Ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171 standards.
• Support tuning of SIEM use cases and detection rules.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to embed security into projects.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Log analysis

Threat intelligence

Incident response

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR/XDR tools

Log analysis tools

Job description

Specialist Cybersecurity Analyst (Emirati Talent)

Date: 18 Aug 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, and network security tools
• Perform incident detection, triage, investigation, and response in classified environments
• Identify and analyze cyber threats, attack patterns, and suspicious activities
• Conduct threat analysis and correlation across multiple log sources
• Perform vulnerability analysis and support remediation tracking
• Investigate unauthorized access, malware infections, and data exfiltration attempts
• Maintain incident records, reports, and forensic evidence for audit and compliance
• Ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 standards
• Support tuning and optimization of SIEM use cases and detection rules
• Improve monitoring capabilities and alert accuracy
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into projects and operations.
• Provide input to risk assessments and security posture improvements
• Support audits and compliance activities
• Participate in incident response drills and exercises
• Perform other responsibilities and additional duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis
• Experience in classified or high-security environments preferred
• Understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Knowledge of incident response lifecycle and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with network protocols and security tools
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and patch management process.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
• Certifications: Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)