Job Description

IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist - Government Entity - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist role supports the Internal Audit function within government entities by providing independent assurance and advisory services across information technology and cybersecurity. The role focuses on assessing technical controls, managing cyber risks, and ensuring compliance with national regulations and international standards to safeguard information assets and ensure continuity of government services in Dubai, UAE.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Risk Management-Compliance
Salary: 14000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist position is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on risk-based IT and cybersecurity audits, evaluating control effectiveness, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity maturity and IT governance within government organizations.
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of risk-based IT and cybersecurity audit plans
• Perform technology risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, data, cloud environments, and third parties
• Identify priority risk areas including SOC operations, identity and access management, data protection, and business continuity
• Conduct IT systems and cybersecurity audits in line with approved audit methodologies
• Evaluate effectiveness of IT General Controls and application controls
• Review cybersecurity controls such as access management, encryption, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Assess cloud environments, managed services, and outsourced SOC arrangements
• Verify compliance with national regulations and government policies
• Assess alignment with international standards including ISO IEC 27001, ISO IEC 27035, and ISO 22301
• Review organizational readiness for external audits and certifications
• Audit third-party and service provider arrangements including SOC as a Service, data centers, and cloud providers
• Review SLAs, confidentiality obligations, and independent assurance reports such as SOC 1 and SOC 2
• Evaluate cybersecurity incident management, response, and investigation processes
• Assess integration between incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans
• Prepare clear audit reports with technical findings, root cause analysis, risk ratings, and recommendations
• Communicate audit results with IT teams, cybersecurity teams, senior management, and audit committees
• Track remediation actions and validate effectiveness of corrective measures
• Provide advisory input on digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and smart government systems
• Support data governance and AI governance initiatives from an assurance perspective
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, independence, and objectivity in all audit engagements

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience in IT audit, cybersecurity audit, or technology risk management
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cybersecurity controls, and risk assessment practices
• Experience assessing cloud services, managed services, and third-party providers
• Familiarity with national regulations and international cybersecurity standards
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free monthly salary in UAE Dirhams
• Medical insurance coverage
• Stable government-sector working environment
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation and smart government initiatives

About the Company
The organization is a government entity in Dubai responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and citizen-focused services. Through strong governance, risk management, and compliance practices, it supports national digital transformation objectives while protecting critical information assets and ensuring continuity of essential public services.
Job Title IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist - Government Entity - Dubai, UAE
IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist - Government Entity - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist role supports the Internal Audit function within government entities by providing independent assurance and advisory services across information technology and cybersecurity. The role focuses on assessing technical controls, managing cyber risks, and ensuring compliance with national regulations and international standards to safeguard information assets and ensure continuity of government services in Dubai, UAE.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Risk Management-Compliance
Salary: 14000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The IT and Cybersecurity Audit Specialist position is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on risk-based IT and cybersecurity audits, evaluating control effectiveness, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity maturity and IT governance within government organizations.
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of risk-based IT and cybersecurity audit plans
• Perform technology risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, data, cloud environments, and third parties
• Identify priority risk areas including SOC operations, identity and access management, data protection, and business continuity
• Conduct IT systems and cybersecurity audits in line with approved audit methodologies
• Evaluate effectiveness of IT General Controls and application controls
• Review cybersecurity controls such as access management, encryption, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Assess cloud environments, managed services, and outsourced SOC arrangements
• Verify compliance with national regulations and government policies
• Assess alignment with international standards including ISO IEC 27001, ISO IEC 27035, and ISO 22301
• Review organizational readiness for external audits and certifications
• Audit third-party and service provider arrangements including SOC as a Service, data centers, and cloud providers
• Review SLAs, confidentiality obligations, and independent assurance reports such as SOC 1 and SOC 2
• Evaluate cybersecurity incident management, response, and investigation processes
• Assess integration between incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans
• Prepare clear audit reports with technical findings, root cause analysis, risk ratings, and recommendations
• Communicate audit results with IT teams, cybersecurity teams, senior management, and audit committees
• Track remediation actions and validate effectiveness of corrective measures
• Provide advisory input on digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and smart government systems
• Support data governance and AI governance initiatives from an assurance perspective
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, independence, and objectivity in all audit engagements

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience in IT audit, cybersecurity audit, or technology risk management
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cybersecurity controls, and risk assessment practices
• Experience assessing cloud services, managed services, and third-party providers
• Familiarity with national regulations and international cybersecurity standards
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free monthly salary in UAE Dirhams
• Medical insurance coverage
• Stable government-sector working environment
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation and smart government initiatives

About the Company
The organization is a government entity in Dubai responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and citizen-focused services. Through strong governance, risk management, and compliance practices, it supports national digital transformation objectives while protecting critical information assets and ensuring continuity of essential public services.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 14000.00
Salary to 19000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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Gender No Preference
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