Cyber Security Risk Specialist - UAE National
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- UAE
- Category
- Operations
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
CV Match Score
Loading match details…
About this role
This role plays a key part in industrial technology environments, working closely with technical teams, you will provide evidence-based assessments that support informed security decisions. You will help shape secure technology outcomes by assessing new initiatives, third-party risks, and emerging threats, ensuring practical mitigation strategies are implemented and tracked through to completion
Client Details
Our client is a leading industrial organisation undergoing significant digital transformation and innovation. The business invests heavily in technology, cyber security, and operational excellence to support critical operations and long-term growth.
Description
* Lead hands-on cyber risk assessments across enterprise, cloud, application, and industrial technology environments.
* Perform threat modelling and attack path analysis to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and potential business impacts.
* Assess security risks associated with new projects, technology changes, and business initiatives, influencing solutions from the design stage.
* Partner with architecture, engineering, and delivery teams to embed security risk considerations into decision-making and execution.
* Evaluate third-party suppliers, managed services, and software supply chains, ensuring security requirements are clearly defined and validated.
* Drive risk treatment activities, maintain risk register entries, and track remediation plans through to successful closure.
* Provide threat-informed risk insights by leveraging current intelligence, operational security findings, and industry trends to strengthen cyber resilience.
Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or a related technical discipline.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in cyber security, with a strong focus on technical risk assessment and analysis.
* Proven expertise across infrastructure, network, cloud, application, or data security environments.
* Strong understanding of threat modelling, attack path analysis, vulnerability assessment, and risk treatment methodologies.
* Experience assessing third-party, vendor, and supply chain security risks within complex organisations.
* Familiarity with leading cyber security frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and UAE IA Standards.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent security qualifications are highly desirable, alongside excellent stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
Job Offer
* UAE National Opportunity
* Opportunity to influence cyber security strategy and risk decisions within a complex, technology-driven environment.
* Competitive compensation package.