Specialist Cybersecurity Analyst Emirati Talent

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE — ADVANCED CONCEPTS seeks a cybersecurity operations professional to monitor, detect, and respond to threats in high-security environments, aligning with NIST SP 800-53/800-171. You will optimize SIEM/EDR/XDR use, conduct threat analysis, and support vulnerability management while collaborating with IT to harden systems.

A 3–5 year background in SOC or incident response is expected; CISSP/CySA/CEH preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response.
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Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts in high-security environments.
• Identify and analyze cyber threats and suspicious activities.
• Perform incident detection, triage, investigation, and response.
• Maintain incident records, reports, and forensic evidence for audit and compliance.
• Support audits and compliance activities
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate security measures into projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

SOC

Incident response

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Log analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST SP 800-53/171

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Log analysis

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Core Accountabilities:

• 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)