Cyber Security Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our team in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks, protecting our network and cloud environments, and responding to security incidents to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets.

Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks

Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses across on-premises and cloud environments

Manage and tune security infrastructure including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools

Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events using Splunk and QRadar

Lead incident response efforts, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate security findings and harden systems

Configure and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure cloud environments

Prepare and present security reports, metrics, and compliance documentation to stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

5-8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles

Proven expertise with ISO 27001 implementation and audit processes

Strong knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Experience in network security architecture and administration

Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools

Proficiency in incident response methodologies and playbook development

Experience managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms

Practical experience with SIEM tools, specifically Splunk and QRadar

Demonstrated ability to secure AWS and Azure environments

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CRISC

Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools

Familiarity with additional compliance standards such as GDPR or PCI DSS

Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and container security

Experience working in the Middle East or UAE regulatory environment

Arabic language proficiency