Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job details Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: Competitive Salary
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Financial Services
IT & Technology

Charterhouse is currently partnering with a global family office that is looking to hire a talented Cybersecurity Analyst for their Abu Dhabi-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic environment and play a key role in protecting critical systems and data. Candidates with a passion for safeguarding digital assets and ensuring operational resilience will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, the role will involve supporting the implementation of robust security measures across both on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities will include monitoring alerts, investigating potential threats, and assisting with compliance enforcement under ADGM Data Protection Regulations. The role will also involve close collaboration with IT and business teams to strengthen incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and analysing cybersecurity alerts across various systems using SIEM and related tools. The role involves investigating potential threats and suspicious activities, documenting findings, and providing support during incident response. A key aspect of the role will be ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and driving awareness initiatives.

In addition, the role will also take part in audits, risk assessments, and policy reviews, as well as contributing to the development of detection rules, playbooks, and response workflows that enhance security operations. Staying up to date with emerging security trends and technologies will be essential for success in this role.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations. Familiarity with UAE cybersecurity regulations and ADGM Data Protection frameworks is essential, along with exposure to SIEM tools, endpoint protection, and incident response workflows. Strong analytical skills, the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and excellent communication with a collaborative mindset are key attributes.

Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH, knowledge of scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP will be considered an advantage.