Information Security Analyst - Umm-Salal, Qatar (African Nationals Preferred)

Work standard; Umm Salal; On-site; QAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Work standard in Umm-Salal, Qatar is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our team on a part-time basis. The role emphasizes strengthening security controls, monitoring systems, and aligning with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in CS/IT, 3+ years of hands-on security experience, and proficiency with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance like ISO 27001 or PCI DSS. Accommodation is provided for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus or QualysGuard.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or PCI DSS standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security risks.
• Monitor logs for suspicious activity and investigate potential breaches.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect data and systems.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and trends in information security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Provide training on information security best practices to employees.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend improvements.

Skills

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Encryption technologies

Incident response

Security auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Nessus

QualysGuard

Job description

Information Security Analyst vacancy in Umm-Salal Qatar

Information Security Analyst - Umm-Salal, Qatar (African Nationals Preferred)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Analyst to join our team in Umm-Salal, Qatar. This position is open to African nationals who are looking for part-time employment with accommodation provided and have their own valid visa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security risks
• Monitor network and system logs for any suspicious activity and investigate any potential security breaches
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect company data and systems
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cyber threats and trends in information security
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure design, development, deployment, and maintenance of systems
• Provide training and guidance to employees on information security best practices
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in current systems and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as an Information Security Analyst or similar role
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption technologies, etc.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus or QualysGuard
• Knowledge of industry compliance standards such as ISO 27001 or PCI DSS
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems quickly
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders