It Security Specialist

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

About the Role




We are looking for a skilled and proactive

IT Security Specialist

to enhance the company's and clients' cybersecurity posture. You will play a vital role in safeguarding electronic information and ICT systems by implementing strong security controls, identifying threats, and responding to incidents. If you're passionate about threat detection, risk management, and driving security awareness, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities



Execute day-to-day IT security operations including threat prevention, detection, and remediation. Stay updated with current threat intelligence and initiate appropriate incident response actions. Ensure timely resolution of security incidents in line with service level agreements (SLAs). Implement IT risk management strategies and security controls across systems and networks. Lead internal security awareness initiatives including training, advisory communications, and phishing simulations. Assess security gaps in technologies and processes to help shape the security solutions roadmap. Manage and deliver cybersecurity projects and solution implementations. Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits to ensure compliance with security standards. Develop, implement, and maintain IT security standards, policies, and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications & Certifications



Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or a related field. Certification in one or more of the following is

highly preferred

: +

CompTIA Security+ / CySA+

+

SSCP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, OSCP, CEH


Additional certifications (advantageous): +

Microsoft Azure Security Certifications

(e.g., AZ-500, SC-300, SC-900) +

ITIL, vendor-specific solutions, or other cybersecurity standards



Work Experience



Minimum of 3 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, particularly in: + Data loss prevention & information classification + Identity and privileged access management
+ SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, SOC operations
+ Cloud & email security
+ Network segmentation, firewalls (NGFW), WAF, PKI, VPN, NAC
+ Vulnerability management & ethical hacking
+ Compliance with security standards

Technical Knowledge



LAN/WLAN/WAN/SD-WAN infrastructure Microsoft Active Directory & Group Policies Windows Server, desktop OS, Android, iOS, MacOS Cloud environments (Azure, Microsoft 365) Familiarity with frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks Knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, NESA compliance standards

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1949078
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned