Cybersecurity Specialist – 4–5 Years Experience | Oman

Talentarabia; Oman; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentarabia in Oman seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist. The role requires 4–5 years in cybersecurity with dual focus on Cybersecurity and Network Security, to protect IT infrastructure and monitor security systems.

Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks is preferred, and familiarity with financial sector regulations in Oman is advantageous. The position offers professional growth and hands-on exposure to risk assessment, threat detection, and security monitoring.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant professional experience in Cybersecurity.
• Omani nationality is mandatory.
• Professional experience in both Cybersecurity and Network Security is required.
• Knowledge of network security and security monitoring.
• Understanding of infrastructure protection.
• Experience in cybersecurity risk assessment.
• Knowledge of threat detection and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks preferred.
• Understanding of financial sector regulations in Oman preferred.
• Relevant qualification in: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and network security operations.
• Monitor network infrastructure and security systems.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and potential threats.
• Support threat detection and vulnerability management activities.
• Assist in protecting IT infrastructure against security threats.
• Support network security monitoring and incident identification.
• Apply relevant cybersecurity policies and security practices.
• Support compliance with applicable security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Security Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Management

Infrastructure Protection

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Information Technology

Related Technical Field

Job description

Location: Oman

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Banking & Insurance
• Legal & Compliance

Job Overview

An employment opportunity is available for an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist in Oman. This position is exclusively open to Omani nationals with 4–5 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity.

The employer is seeking a professional with practical expertise in both Cybersecurity and Network Security. The ideal candidate should understand network protection, security monitoring, infrastructure security, threat detection, vulnerability management and cybersecurity risk assessment.

Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks is preferred. Candidates familiar with financial sector regulations in Oman will have an additional advantage. Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and network security operations.
• Monitor network infrastructure and security systems.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and potential threats.
• Support threat detection and vulnerability management activities.
• Assist in protecting IT infrastructure against security threats.
• Support network security monitoring and incident identification.
• Apply relevant cybersecurity policies and security practices.
• Support compliance with applicable security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant professional experience in Cybersecurity.
• Omani nationality is mandatory.
• Professional experience in both Cybersecurity and Network Security is required.
• Knowledge of network security and security monitoring.
• Understanding of infrastructure protection.
• Experience in cybersecurity risk assessment.
• Knowledge of threat detection and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks preferred.
• Understanding of financial sector regulations in Oman preferred.
• Relevant qualification in:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Security
  • Information Technology
  • Related technical fields

Important Eligibility Requirement

Candidates must have experience in both Cybersecurity and Network Security. Applicants with experience in only one of these areas may not meet the stated requirement.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and additional employment benefits have not been disclosed in the original advertisement.

The opportunity provides professional exposure to cybersecurity operations, network security, infrastructure protection and information security practices. Candidates can further develop their expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment and security monitoring.