Information Security Specialist

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Information Security Specialist (26002693)Job Description Information Security Specialist - (26002693) Job Description Responsible for protecting information assets and technical systems from security risks and threats in accordance with approved policies and standards. Monitors security controls and procedures to detect vulnerabilities and incidents, address them, and mitigate their impacts. Additionally, contributes to raising the organization's security maturity level by developing security controls and procedures, enhancing cyber awareness, and monitoring compliance with information security requirements. Monitor and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, analyze incidents and threats, and take corrective and preventive actions to mitigate their impacts and enhance the level of protection.Support the implementation of information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, ensuring the application of security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability of information, and service continuity.Apply and monitor information security controls across the organization's systems, networks, and applications in accordance with approved policies, standards, and security procedures.Monitor security events and alerts, analyze indicators and reports to detect suspicious activities or intrusion attempts, and raise necessary recommendations.Contribute to the management and remediation of security vulnerabilities by conducting periodic scans, tracking remediation plans, and ensuring priority vulnerabilities are closed.Evaluate security risks associated with technical systems and services within the organization, identify risks, and establish appropriate procedures and controls to mitigate them.Review information and system access permissions to ensure the enforcement of the principle of least privilege, monitor unauthorized accounts and privileges, and prepare security reports and logs.Monitor compliance with government information security requirements and standards, conduct periodic assessments and reviews, document non-compliance cases, and track corrective actions.Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of practical experience.Specialization: Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or any related fields from an accredited university. Job Category: Information SecurityAdvertiser: Dubai Environment and Climate Change AuthorityEducational-level: MasterRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 14/09/2026Unposting Date: 14/10/2026

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field; 8 years of related experience. Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field; 6 years of practical experience.

Protect information assets and technical systems from security risks and threats in accordance with approved policies and standards. Monitor security controls and procedures to detect vulnerabilities and incidents, address them, and mitigate their impacts. Develop security controls and procedures, enhance cyber awareness, and monitor compliance with information security requirements to raise the organization's security maturity level. Monitor and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, analyze incidents and threats, and take corrective and preventive actions. Support the implementation of information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Apply and monitor information security controls across systems, networks, and applications. Monitor security events and alerts, analyze indicators to detect suspicious activities or intrusion attempts, and raise recommendations. Manage remediation of security vulnerabilities, conduct periodic scans, track remediation plans, and ensure priority vulnerabilities are closed. Evaluate security risks related to technical systems and services, identify risks, and establish procedures and controls to mitigate them. Review information and system access permissions to enforce least privilege and prepare security reports and logs. Monitor compliance with government information security requirements and standards, conduct periodic assessments, document non-compliance, and track corrective actions. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.