126 Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC) Intern (Cybersecurity) - Potential Full-Time Role Location: Dubai, UAE

Company Overview:

ProofOps is a leading provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity managed services, dedicated to safeguarding organizations across the UAE and the Middle East. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, service-oriented solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a sharp, inquisitive Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to join our 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This 6month internship offers hands on experience in real world threat monitoring, triage, and incident response, with the possibility of a fulltime offer based on performance. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast paced, shift based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring s Detection:

Use SIEM, EDR, and XDR platforms to monitor logs, alerts, and telemetry in real time.

Perform initial triage, classify events, and escalate true positives per SOPs.

Correlate multisource data to spot malicious patterns and reduce false positives.

Incident Response Support:

Assist senior analysts during containment, eradication, and recovery activities.

Document incident timelines, evidence, and lessons learned for postmortems.

Contribute to runbook updates and creation of new detection rules.

Threat Intelligence s Reporting:

Enrich alerts with internal and external threat intel feeds (IP, hash, domain).

Produce daily shift reports and concise incident summaries for customers.

Track key SOC KPIs (MTTD, MTTR, case volumes) and suggest improvements.

Platform Maintenance s Tuning:

Review and finetune correlation rules, playbooks, and parsing logic.

Validate log ingestion from new data sources and troubleshoot gaps.

Assist with automation scripts/playbooks to streamline repetitive tasks.

Collaboration s Knowledge Sharing:

Work closely with engineering and customer success to ensure smooth incident handoffs.

Participate in tabletop exercises and blue team drills to enhance response readiness.

Stay current on emerging threats and share insights with the wider ProofOps team.

Key Qualifications:

Experience s Skills:

Final year students or fresh graduates in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields.

Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, OSI), Windows/Linux internals, and common attack vectors.

Familiarity with at least one security platform (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) through coursework, labs, or CTFs.

Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) are a plus.

Industry certifications in progress (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CC, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Soft Skills:

Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear incident documentation.

Ability to manage stress, prioritize tasks, and work rotating shifts (including nights/weekends).

Team player with a growth mindset and willingness to take initiative.

What We Offer:

Internship stipend with the potential for fulltime employment.

Immersive experience in a modern SOC with exposure to leading security technologies.

Mentorship from senior analysts and support toward relevant certifications.

Clear career growth pathways across blue, purple, and red team tracks.

Flexible, hybrid work environment with a culture that values learning and innovation.

As a seasoned security professional, you will play a key role in validating incidents reported by junior team members and escalating timely when service level agreements are not met.

• Verify and validate incident reports from junior analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify any missed incidents by junior team members and address these promptly.
• Communicate effectively with external parties to resolve queries related to raised incidents.
• Manage and maintain SIEM systems, incident knowledge bases, and log baselines in an up-to-date state.
• Conduct regular threat hunting exercises using TI and EDR tools to stay ahead of potential threats.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports in a timely manner and ensure delivery of reports as required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in SIEM systems, incident management, and threat hunting.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile security projects.
• Chance to develop and enhance your technical skills.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Absorbent and flexible approach to work.
• Participation in ongoing training and development programs.

Antal Motor City is working with a rapidly expanding retail and e-commerce organisation in the UAE to appoint a Cybersecurity Analyst. The organisation is strengthening its information security function to support continued digital growth and ensure the protection of customer data, payment systems and core business platforms.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks across the organisation's retail and online operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in incident response, regulatory compliance and the implementation of security best practices in alignment with business objectives.

• Monitor and analyse security events, escalating and responding to potential incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and risk analysis across e-commerce systems.
• Enhance security infrastructure, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection solutions.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and staff training programmes.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and senior stakeholders to support the secure design and delivery of new digital platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of payment security, cloud environments, and threat management.
• Practical experience with security monitoring tools and vulnerability management platforms.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are highly advantageous.

• The opportunity to join a forward-looking retail and e-commerce organisation with significant growth ambitions.
• Ongoing professional development, including training and certification support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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• Manage and optimize cybersecurity monitoring systems to streamline incident response workflows.
• Develop and implement automation playbooks for efficient threat mitigation.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of SIEM solutions to ensure effective use for monitoring and threat detection.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans using appropriate tools to identify potential security gaps in the OT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, coordinate incident response efforts, and perform root cause analysis.

The role is responsible for managing and operating key cybersecurity monitoring systems and tools within the Operational Technology (OT) environment.

• Proficiency in SOAR and SIEM solution operation and maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement automation playbooks.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Antal Motor City is working with a rapidly expanding retail and e-commerce organisation in the UAE to appoint a Cybersecurity Analyst. The organisation is strengthening its information security function to support continued digital growth and ensure the protection of customer data, payment systems and core business platforms.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks across the organisation’s retail and online operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in incident response, regulatory compliance and the implementation of security best practices in alignment with business objectives.

• Monitor and analyse security events, escalating and responding to potential incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and risk analysis across e-commerce systems.
• Enhance security infrastructure, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection solutions.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and staff training programmes.
• Collaborate with IT, operations and senior stakeholders to support the secure design and delivery of new digital platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of payment security, cloud environments, and threat management.
• Practical experience with security monitoring tools and vulnerability management platforms.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are highly advantageous.

• The opportunity to join a forward-looking retail and e-commerce organisation with significant growth ambitions.
• Ongoing professional development, including training and certification support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We kindly request that only candidates who meet the requirements and qualifications stated in the job description apply. Your resume will be included in our global talent pool, and we strictly adhere to Privacy Policies.

Overview

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/08/2025

The cybersecurity Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and operating key cybersecurity monitoring systems and tools within the OT environment. He will be involved in the daily operation of the SOAR and SIEM solutions, including the development of playbooks, creating correlation rules, managing vulnerability scanning, and conducting threat intelligence analysis.

Additionally, the role includes leading incident response efforts, generating reports, and providing key performance indicators (KPIs) to the head of cybersecurity department.

• SOAR management: Manage, operate and optimize the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform to streamline incident response workflows and develop and maintain automated playbooks to streamline incident response processes. Ensure efficient threat mitigation and continuously refine and optimize SOAR workflows to improve response times and accuracy.
• SIEM solution management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring its effective use for monitoring and threat detection. Develop and implement parsing and correlation rules to ensure accurate event data analysis and timely detection of potential threats.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans using appropriate tools to identify potential security gaps in the OT infrastructure. Manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle, from detection through remediation by working closely with OT teams to address any vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• OT cybersecurity Incident Response: develop and maintain incident response playbooks that define processes for responding to various types of cybersecurity incidents within the OT environment. Coordinate incident response efforts and perform root cause analysis and recommend enhancements.
• Reporting and KPI Measurement: Generate detailed security reports that provide insights into the OT cybersecurity posture, incidents, and overall security health. Track KPIs related to cybersecurity operations, such as incident response time, vulnerability resolution rate, and overall system security.

• SOAR management (FortiSOAR)
• Vulnerability scanning (Nessus Professional, Wazuh, DesktopCentral) management
• Security incident management

• Minimum experience level: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Data security Management
• Diverse/multi-cultural business industry (obtained from medium to large organisation)
• Multi-national company
• Energy and utility sector preferred

• Behavioural
• Organisational excellence (level 3) - Skilled
• Encourage continuous learning (level 3) - Skilled
• Build effective relationships (level 3) - Skilled
• Communicate with impact (level 3) - Skilled
• Adopt a strategic mindset (level 3) - Skilled
• Technical
• Vulnerability Management (level 3) - Skilled

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/08/2025

The cybersecurity Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and operating key cybersecurity monitoring systems and tools within the OT environment. He will be involved in the daily operation of the SOAR and SIEM solutions, including the development of playbooks, creating correlation rules, managing vulnerability scanning, and conducting threat intelligence analysis.

Additionally, the role includes leading incident response efforts, generating reports, and providing key performance indicators (KPIs) to the head of cybersecurity department.

• SOAR management: Manage, operate and optimize the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform to streamline incident response workflows and develop and maintain automated playbooks to streamline incident response processes. Ensure efficient threat mitigation and continuously refine and optimize SOAR workflows to improve response times and accuracy.
• SIEM solution management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring its effective use for monitoring and threat detection. Develop and implement parsing and correlation rules to ensure accurate event data analysis and timely detection of potential threats.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans using appropriate tools to identify potential security gaps in the OT infrastructure. Manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle, from detection through remediation by working closely with OT teams to address any vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• OT cybersecurity Incident Response: develop and maintain incident response playbooks that define processes for responding to various types of cybersecurity incidents within the OT environment. Coordinate incident response efforts and perform root cause analysis and recommend enhancements.
• Reporting and KPI Measurement: Generate detailed security reports that provide insights into the OT cybersecurity posture, incidents, and overall security health. Track KPIs related to cybersecurity operations, such as incident response time, vulnerability resolution rate, and overall system security.

• SOAR management (FortiSOAR)
• Vulnerability scanning (Nessus Professional, Wazuh, DesktopCentral) management
• Security incident management

• Minimum experience level: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Data security Management
• Diverse/multi-cultural business industry (obtained from medium to large organisation)
• Multi-national company
• Energy and utility sector preferred

• Behavioural
• Organisational excellence (level 3) - Skilled
• Encourage continuous learning (level 3) - Skilled
• Build effective relationships (level 3) - Skilled
• Communicate with impact (level 3) - Skilled
• Adopt a strategic mindset (level 3) - Skilled
• Technical
• Vulnerability Management (level 3) - Skilled

CYBERSECURITY SENIOR ANALYST role at Alcon Cyber Security Consultancy. The cybersecurity Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and operating key cybersecurity monitoring systems and tools within the OT environment. He/she will be involved in the daily operation of the SOAR and SIEM solutions, including the development of playbooks, creating correlation rules, managing vulnerability scanning, and conducting threat intelligence analysis. The role includes leading incident response efforts, generating reports, and providing key performance indicators (KPIs) to the head of the cybersecurity department.

• SOAR management: Manage, operate and optimize the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform to streamline incident response workflows and develop and maintain automated playbooks to streamline incident response processes. Ensure efficient threat mitigation and continuously refine and optimize SOAR workflows to improve response times and accuracy.
• SIEM solution management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring its effective use for monitoring and threat detection. Develop and implement parsing and correlation rules to ensure accurate event data analysis and timely detection of potential threats.
• Vulnerability management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans using appropriate tools to identify potential security gaps in the OT infrastructure. Manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle, from detection through remediation by working closely with OT teams to address any vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• OT cybersecurity incident response: Develop and maintain incident response playbooks that define processes for responding to various types of cybersecurity incidents within the OT environment. Coordinate incident response efforts and perform root cause analysis and recommend enhancements.
• Reporting and KPI measurement: Generate detailed security reports that provide insights into the OT cybersecurity posture, incidents, and overall security health. Track KPIs related to cybersecurity operations, such as incident response time, vulnerability resolution rate, and overall system security.

• SOAR management (FortiSOAR)
• SIEM (Wazuh) management
• Vulnerability scanning (Nessus Pro, Wazuh, DesktopCentral) management
• Security incident management

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data security management
• Experience in diverse/multi-cultural business environments (medium to large organizations)
• Experience in multinational company settings
• Energy and utility sector experience preferred

• Behavioural: Organisations excellence (level 3) - Skilled
• Behavioural: Encourage continuous learning (level 3) - Skilled
• Behavioural: Build effective relationships (level 3) - Skilled
• Behavioural: Communicate with impact (level 3) - Skilled
• Behavioural: Adopt a strategic mindset (level 3) - Skilled
• FortiSOAR management (level 3) - Skilled
• SIEM solution management (level 3) - Skilled
• Vulnerability management (level 3) - Skilled

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Job Purpose
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through our global hub in Dubai, and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers 'Fly Better'

Join our CyberSecurity team where we ensure a world-class CyberSecurity organisation based on the key principles of People, Process, and Technology underpinned with executive endorsement of a multi-year strategy to continuously improve and develop. The team protects our digital assets by monitoring for threats, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations.

If you are passionate about CyberSecurity, we invite you to apply to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology initiatives at the Emirates Group.

Provide subject matter expertise across secure software development, security architecture governance, and cybersecurity metrics and data analytics for the Emirates Group. Drive the integration of secure coding practices, the validation and evolution of security architecture patterns, and the delivery of actionable security metrics to proactively strengthen the Group's security posture. Collaborate with cross-functional and portfolio assurance teams to ensure policy and standards compliance, foster innovation, and enable informed, data-driven decision-making to mitigate risk and enhance organisational resilience.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives by setting clear objectives, aligning activities with organisational goals, and ensuring best practices are embedded across secure coding, architecture governance, and metrics-driven risk management.
• Oversee and facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging with IT, development, portfolio assurance, and governance teams. Assist in embedding robust security controls, policies, and standards into all phases of the technology lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and consistent service across the enterprise.
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics by evaluating emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of assurance processes.
• Mentor and coach technical teams by providing expert guidance, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across coding, architecture, and metrics domains.
• Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts by leveraging threat intelligence, governance frameworks, and data-driven insights. Proactively inform strategic decisions, prioritise remediation activities, and ensure organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Specific Accountabilities – Secure Coding

• Continuously monitor and analyse emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and secure coding best practices in the software development landscape. Regularly update secure coding guidelines, standards, training materials, and educate developers to ensure all development teams are equipped to address current and emerging risks.
• Lead the enforcement, integration, and optimisation of automated code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with development and portfolio assurance teams to ensure systematic vulnerability detection, timely remediation of security issues, and comprehensive reporting of recurring code quality concerns.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve secure coding education and awareness programs for developers, tailored to multiple programming languages and platforms. Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to promote a culture of secure-by-design throughout the Emirates Group.

Qualification

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant IT subject, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent IT-related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, IT security.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or Data Analytics certifications.
• Experience working in Cybersecurity Data Analytics.
• Deep expertise in secure software development principles, secure coding practices, and application security frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST, ISO/IEC

Knowledge / Skills

• Advanced proficiency in integrating and optimising automated code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines and mentoring developers in secure coding. Proven experience in governing and validating enterprise-scale security architectures, including cloud, hybrid, and legacy environments, using frameworks such as SABSA and TOGAF.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing architectural risks, identifying control gaps, and recommending mitigations, with the ability to balance technical feasibility and security requirements. Advanced proficiency in data analytics, visualisation, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python), and experience automating data workflows for security metrics.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity metrics, KPIs, data governance, and best practices for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation, escalation, and innovation.
• Commitment to continuous learning, staying current with evolving threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends.

Leadership Role:
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Salary & benefits

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