Job title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job published: 2025-02-18
Job ID: 35170
Contact name: Laura Woodley
Contact email: laura@pinkcamel.ae

Job Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst for an Automotive company based in Dubai.

 

Location – Dubai, UAE

Salary – Depending on Experience

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Certification in GIAC DFIR, Blue Team Level 1 and Blue Team Level 2 required.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH) are highly desirable.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in Cyber Security.
  • Experience with AI-based cybersecurity tools including Darktrace, Security Copilot, SOAR, Next-gen SIEM, CrowdStrike, AI-based Threat Intel, and Microsoft Security deployment (Defender, Purview DLP, IAM)
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices. Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security automation.
  • Hands-on experience with log analysis and SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic SIEM).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Continuously monitor IT infrastructure, networks, and applications for security threats using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
  • Investigate security incidents, analyse root causes, and coordinate incident response efforts to mitigate risks.
  • Work with senior cybersecurity professionals to develop incident response procedures and ensure timely resolution of security breaches.
  • Perform in-depth forensic analysis to determine the impact and scope of security incidents.
  • Correlate logs and alerts from various cybersecurity tools (EDR, XDR, SIEM, Email Security, DLP, DDoS, WAF, Proxy).
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses in systems, applications, and networks.
  • Work with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.
  • Assess third-party vendors for security compliance and recommend necessary security controls.
  • Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and best practices to improve security defenses.
  • Assist in the deployment and configuration of cybersecurity tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, and identity access management solutions.
  • Support the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
  • Manage access control and identity management, ensuring the principle of least privilege is maintained.
  • Conduct security audits and reviews of applications, cloud environments, and IT infrastructure.
  • Gather and analyse threat intelligence to proactively identify potential security risks.
  • Develop and fine-tune cybersecurity use cases for SOC/MDR operations.
  • Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering of malicious code to understand threats and recommend countermeasures.
  • Collaborate with security engineers to develop automated security workflows and AI-driven security monitoring solutions.
  • Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to reduce human-related security risks.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry security standards, such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and NIST frameworks.
  • Document security incidents, remediation efforts, and process improvements to strengthen cybersecurity policies.
  • Provide technical reports and recommendations to senior management on cybersecurity issues
  • Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
  • Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.

About the Role:

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting the group’s IT infrastructure, data, and applications from cyber threats. The job involves monitoring systems, analysing vulnerabilities, implementing security solutions, and responding to security incidents to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

 

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