Cybersecurity Specialist

Ziphire.hr; Remote; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join their team. This remote role involves conducting security assessments, developing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Information Security, along with relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CISM. This position offers competitive pay, access to ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Access to ongoing training and certifications

Flexible, remote-first working

Inclusive culture with career growth support

Opportunities to progress into senior roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CISM are preferred.
• Ability to work in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security assessments.
• Develop and implement security protocols.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide training on security awareness.
• Identify potential threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

CISSP certification

CEH certification

CISM certification

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join their dynamic team in a fully remote capacity, serving their growing client base from their hub in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a pivotal member of their technology division, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding their clients' digital assets against an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Your expertise will not only enhance their security posture but will also instill confidence in their clients, reinforcing their commitment to protecting sensitive information.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting thorough security assessments, developing and implementing robust security protocols, and actively monitoring systems for vulnerabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices while providing training and guidance to staff on security awareness. Your analytical skills will be essential in identifying potential threats and formulating effective incident response strategies.

They are looking for candidates with a strong background in cybersecurity, including relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM, along with hands-on experience in threat analysis and risk management. A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to staying ahead of emerging security challenges.

This opportunity at the client is not just a job; it’s a chance to be at the forefront of technological innovation and cybersecurity. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and initiative, allowing you to make a real impact in a critical field. Join them to shape the future of cybersecurity and help their clients navigate the complexities of the digital world with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security assessments
• Develop and implement security protocols
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with industry standards
• Provide training on security awareness
• Identify potential threats
• Enhance security posture
• Instill confidence in clients regarding security

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Security
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM
• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive approach to security challenges
• Analytical skills for threat identification
• Experience in developing security protocols
• Ability to work in a remote capacity

💷Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

📚 Access to ongoing training and certifications (Cloudflare, SOC tooling, incident response)

🕒 Flexible, remote-first working with structured collaboration and clear objectives

🤝 Inclusive culture where contributions are recognised and career growth is supported

🚀 Opportunities to progress into senior SOC roles, threat engineering or customer-facing leadership