Specialist Data & Access Security Planning (Trainee)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Trainee to support our Data and Access Security Planning team in Dubai. The role involves monitoring systems, implementing security tools, and ensuring compliance with local and international data protection regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity.
• Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents or data breaches.
• Maintain secure access controls and manage user permissions.
• Develop and update privacy policies in line with UAE, Dubai, DESC, GDPR, HIPAA and other regulations.
• Oversee data lifecycle practices including collection, usage, storage and deletion.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems or projects.

Required profile

• Minimum diploma in computer/electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• Preferred existing knowledge of information security.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Required skills

• Firewalls
• Encryption
• Intrusion detection systems