Associate Security Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Associate / Junior Security Analyst to join our Information Security team in Dubai. This is an entry-level role designed for candidates with strong cybersecurity fundamentals, a curious mindset, and a genuine interest in building 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 a related discipline (fresh graduates eligible).
• Strong fundamentals in networking and 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.
• Ability to interpret technical evidence, document findings clearly, and learn security tools quickly.
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender
• KQL
• Azure
• AWS
• Linux
• Wireshark
• Nmap
• Burp Suite
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell