Specialist Data & Access Security Planning (Trainee)

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, known as du, invites applications for a Specialist Data & Access Security Planning (Trainee) in Dubai to gain hands-on experience protecting information and access controls. You will monitor threats, assist with security tools, and help maintain privacy compliance.

The role provides exposure to UAE Data law, Dubai Data law, DESC security law, GDPR, HIPAA, and local regulations, with mentorship to build a foundation in information security.

Qualifications

• Diploma in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of information security concepts is preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with security tools and best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security threats.
• Implement and manage security tools (firewalls, encryption, IDS).
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Respond to security incidents or data breaches.
• Maintain secure access controls and user permissions.
• Ensure privacy policies align with laws (local and international).
• Oversee data lifecycle: collection, usage, storage, deletion.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Organization

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in IT/Engineering

Job description

SpecialistData & Access Security Planning (Trainee)

• Job Identification 12612
• Job Category Infra
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 06:14 AM
• Degree Level University
• Job Schedule Full time
• Business Unit du

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity.
• Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches.
• Maintain secure access controls and ensure proper user permission management. Develop and update privacy policies in alignment with laws such as UAE Data law, Dubai Data law, DESC security law, GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
• Ensure data handling processes meet compliance requirements.
• Oversee data lifecycle practices, including data collection, usage, storage, and deletion.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems, software, or projects.

Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma Holder in computer or electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred existing knowledge of the Information Security

Skills

• Ability to work both independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional integrity
• Organizational Commitment
• Achievement Motivation
• Flexibility

Please provide the level of competency as per the grade: Level1 for Band 6, Level2for Band 5, level3 for Band 4, level4for Band 3.

• Think strategically (Level 2 of 5)
• Achieve tangible results (Level 2 of 5)
• Lead breakthrough change (Level 2 of 5)
• Exceed customer expectations (Level 2 of 5)
• Nurture, Inspire and Motivate (Level 2 of 5)
• Target win-win outcomes (Level 2 of 5)