Cybersecurity Specialist

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Helps protect systems, networks, applications and information by implementing security controls, monitoring risks, investigating incidents and supporting compliance with applicable security requirements.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement and maintain security controls for endpoints, networks, identities, applications, and/or cloud environments according to the role s scope.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Support incident response, evidence preservation, root-cause analysis and post-incident improvement where assigned.
• Conduct or coordinate security assessments, access reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Maintain security policies, procedures, technical records and audit evidence, support compliance with applicable standards.
• Promote secure configuration, awareness and collaboration with infrastructure, development, cloud and business teams.
• Requirements
• ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Relevant hands-on experience in security engineering, SOC/SIEM monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of networking, operating systems, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and common security controls.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk SIEM, Microsoft Defender EDR, Nessus and enterprise IAM.
• Understanding of applicable frameworks and standards ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and applicable UAE information-security requirements.
• Sound judgement, discretion, documentation and incident-escalation skills.
• PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certifications such as SecuritY+ required; CISSP, CISM or GIAC desirable.
• Experience in defence, government, critical infrastructure or other controlled environments, if applicable.