cyber security jobs in Dubai

Our Cyber Security Analysts protect CloudTech24 and our customers by monitoring, investigating and responding to security alerts and incidents. Detection and response is the core of the role and takes priority over all other work.

Alongside this, the role extends into proactive security work: running security assessments and audits, driving security posture improvements and supporting customers through certifications such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Our analysts act as security subject matter experts across the business, advising internal teams and customers and translating technical risk into plain language.

They must have an eye for detail, a curious mind and the ability to challenge the status quo when it comes to addressing cyber security for CloudTech24 and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Monitor, triage and investigate alerts from XDR, SIEM, email security, identity and firewall tooling across CloudTech24 and customer environments.
• Investigate security events to determine root cause, scope and business impact, mapping activity to MITRE ATT&CK where relevant.
• Carry out incident response activities, including containment, eradication and recovery, in line with defined playbooks and SLAs.
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC analyst team on complex alerts and incidents, providing guidance and quality assurance.
• Proactively threat hunt using available telemetry and threat intelligence.
• Maintain accurate and timely incident records in the incident management system and produce clear incident reports for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of detection rules, playbooks and SOC processes.

Security Assessments and Audits

• Conduct security assessments of customer Microsoft 365, Azure and Google Workspace environments against best practice and frameworks such as CIS.
• Produce clear, prioritised findings and remediation recommendations, and present them to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with customers to help achieve and maintain certifications such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Support internal audits and evidence gathering for CloudTech24's ISO 27001 certified ISMS.
• Respond to customer security questionnaires and due diligence requests where technical input is required.

Continuous Security Posture Improvement

• Work with internal teams to continuously improve the security posture of CloudTech24 and customers through automation and standardisation.
• Support our IT Operations team with Vulnerability Management efforts by providing key knowledge on vulnerabilities and exploits, and prioritising remediation by risk.
• Support the projects and engineering teams to ensure customer onboarding meets security standards.

Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert

• Provide subject matter expertise on Cyber Security to both customers and internal teams.
• Input into digital transformation or technology change for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with customers on security topics, addressing queries and providing assurance on security measures.
• Share knowledge with internal teams on cyber security topics.
• Act as a subject matter expert in our cyber tooling capabilities and drive improvements when new capabilities are available.

Qualifications

Cyber Security Expertise:

• 2+ years in a cyber security role, including hands-on security monitoring and incident response in a SOC, MSSP or similar environment.
• Understanding of cyber threats and their impact on small to medium businesses (25–300 users).
• Understanding of common attack techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS, and ability to apply them practically.
• Understanding of vulnerabilities and how they are identified, assessed and remediated.
• Experience delivering security assessments or audits against CIS or Cyber Essentials is beneficial.

Technical Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR, SIEM, and cloud security tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Azure security controls; experience with Google Workspace security is desirable.
• Understanding of email threats and how to analyse phishing emails.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security posture management tooling is beneficial.
• Scripting or query experience (e.g. PowerShell, KQL or Python) is beneficial.
• Good understanding of computing and networking is important as this underpins Cyber Security.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CompTIA CySA+
• Microsoft SC-900
• Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
• Self-paced courses/certs such as Blue Team Labs Level 1

Desirable Attributes

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication in British English, including report writing.
• Soft skills: Ability to convey technical problems into non-technical language is incredibly important for this role.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess risks and implement effective solutions.
• Composure: Able to work calmly and methodically during live incidents.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Continuous Learning: Passion for staying updated on emerging threats and technologies.

Core Values

• Commitment to integrity and excellence in delivering services for our clients.
• Accountability and personal responsibility in our work and conduct.
• Collaboration and inclusion to encourage team performance and achieve our shared goals.
• Continuous development through ongoing personal growth and an eagerness to learn.
• Curiosity, innovation and embracing change.

Working Hours

An initial training period of 9am to 6pm - Monday to Friday.

With the vision to move to a shift rotation, 4 days on and 4 days off, 12 hour day shift or 12 hour night shift.

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently based in Dubai?
• What is your salary expectation?
• what is your current notice period?
• Do you have any certifications that are relative to the role?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Remote