Cyber Security Analyst
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About the Role
Senior IT Jobs UK seeks a Cyber Security Analyst for a full-time, remote role based in UAE. The analyst will monitor security events, investigate threats, perform vulnerability assessments, and support security operations.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor security events and alerts
- Investigate potential threats and respond to incidents across applications, networks, and endpoints
- Perform vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing activities
- Assist in remediation planning with engineering and operations teams
- Review logs and conduct malware investigations
- Maintain security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, and intrusion detection systems
- Contribute to security policies and procedures
- Prepare reports for stakeholders
- Support audits, risk assessments, and user awareness initiatives
Requirements
- Strong Cybersecurity and Application Security skills
- Hands on experience in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation
- Proficiency in Malware Analysis and threat investigation
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Experience working with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and other security monitoring and incident response tools
- Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders
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Company Description
- Senior IT Jobs UK is a specialized platform that connects experienced technology professionals with high quality, often visa sponsored, IT opportunities across the United Kingdom.
- The organization partners with leading UK employers, staffing firms, and global hiring teams seeking senior talent in areas such as Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Cloud, Data Science, and IT Leadership.
- It offers curated senior level roles, verified visa sponsored positions, and support aligned with UK tech hiring standards.
Role Description
- This is a full time, remote Cyber Security Analyst role based in UAE.
- The Cyber Security Analyst will monitor security events and alerts, investigate potential threats, and respond to incidents across applications, networks, and endpoints.
- The role includes performing vulnerability assessments, supporting penetration testing activities, and assisting in remediation planning with engineering and operations teams.
- The analyst will review logs, conduct malware investigations, and maintain security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, and intrusion detection systems.
- Additional responsibilities include contributing to security policies and procedures, preparing reports for stakeholders, and supporting audits, risk assessments, and user awareness initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong Cybersecurity and Application Security skills, including familiarity with secure development practices and common vulnerabilities.
- Hands on experience in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation principles.
- Proficiency in Malware Analysis and threat investigation, with the ability to interpret indicators of compromise and respond effectively.
- Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex security data, correlate events, and prioritize risks.
- Experience working with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and other security monitoring and incident response tools.
- Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) and best practices for risk management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders, and work effectively in an on site environment.
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