Specialist Data And Access Security Planning Trainee

du; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

du in Dubai seeks a security & privacy professional to monitor systems for threats, implement protective tools, and conduct risk assessments. You will manage access controls and help craft privacy policies aligned with UAE laws and GDPR/HIPAA considerations.

The role includes data lifecycle oversight and incident response, requiring strong communication, integrity, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional integrity and organizational commitment.
• Motivation and flexibility to adapt in a security role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity.
• Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and IDS.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches.
• Maintain secure access controls and proper user permission management.
• Develop and update privacy policies aligned with UAE GDPR-like and local laws.
• Ensure data handling processes meet compliance requirements.
• Oversee data lifecycle including collection, usage, storage and deletion.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems or projects.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Organizational commitment

Education

Diploma in computer/electrical engineering or CS

Job description

Job Description:

Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies

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

• 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

Competencies

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)