Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (Contract)

About the role

Dubai Airports is seeking a Contract Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to strengthen its security posture across on‑premise and cloud environments. You will join a team that supports critical airport IT systems, from desktop support to flight information platforms, and drive advanced threat‑hunting and incident‑response capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct hunt missions on business environments using digital forensics tools, custom scripts, and OSINT techniques.
• Perform offensive security testing with tools such as Metasploit, exploit development, and design breach simulations.
• Analyze attacker techniques throughout the kill chain and map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Execute incident response and forensic investigations of active breaches.
• Report measurable improvements to the overall security posture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant cyber security experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms (e.g., Recorded Future, Flashpoint, Blueliv, Anomali, ThreatIQ).
• Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms.

Required skills

• Digital forensics tools and techniques
• Custom scripting for threat hunting
• Metasploit and exploit development
• Open‑Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering
• MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping
• Threat Intelligence Platforms (Recorded Future, Flashpoint, Blueliv, Anomali, ThreatIQ)
• Cyber Kill Chain analysis
• Operating system internals and security mechanisms

What we offer

• Fast‑moving, growth‑focused environment at a world‑class airport.
• Opportunity to work on critical aviation IT systems.
• Supportive culture encouraging continuous learning and impact.