Associate Security Analyst – Entry Level

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Associate/Junior Security Analyst to join our Information Security team in Dubai. This entry‑level position is ideal for candidates with strong cybersecurity fundamentals, a curious mindset, and a desire to build a long‑term career in security operations and incident response.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, triaging, and investigating security alerts from SIEM/SOC platforms.
• Support incident response activities, including initial analysis, documentation, and follow‑up tasks.
• Help perform basic vulnerability management and security hygiene checks.
• Contribute to log analysis, threat detection, and security tool tuning under guidance.
• Document findings clearly and maintain accurate records of security events and actions taken.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new security tools, technologies, and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT or related field (fresh graduates eligible).
• Strong fundamentals in networking, operating systems, access control, web/application security and common threats.
• Basic understanding of SOC/SIEM workflows, log and alert analysis, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Professional working proficiency in English, analytical and detail‑oriented, able to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Networking and operating systems
• Access control and web/application security
• SIEM/SOC platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Defender)
• KQL, Azure, AWS
• Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite
• Python, Bash, PowerShell scripting
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP frameworks