IT Risk & Threat Analyst

We are looking for an IT Risk and Threat Analyst to support the IT risk management practice ensuring that risks are proactively identified mitigated communicated and monitored. The role involves recommending appropriate and effective management processes across all aspects of information technology for B&S. The analyst will also analyze cyber-threats identify patterns in cyber-attacks and report on emerging cyber-threat trends. This position requires close collaboration with IT Security Risk and Business teams to enable data-driven risk management and strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other technical incident management and security analysts to develop a fuller understanding of cyber threat actors intent objectives and activities of cyber threat actors and define a world-class cyber defense program.
• Conduct research and evaluate technical and all-source cyber intelligence to develop in-depth assessments of threats to the organizations networks systems users and data.
• Ensure effective execution of the risk management framework by managing relationships with key stakeholders within strategic business groups and technology.
• Verify that IT risks are appropriately mitigated and lead multiple stakeholders in agreement on appropriate solutions/controls
• Create technical assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on the inventive collection and research using classified and open information sources to enable advanced threat intelligence
• Develop track and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for information technology.
• Monitor track and report mitigation and resolution of IT risks.
• Perform process-level walkthroughs control testing etc. for the identification and assessment of IT risks and controls.

Qualifications:

• Have a bachelors degree in IT or computer science.
• Have 5 years of IT experience within a similar role.
• Have professional certifications like CISSP CISM CISA or CRISC.
• Understand key technology concepts such as access control confidential data encryption business continuity info-sec scans and vendor apps.
• Have a strong knowledge of IT organization business processes and systems including (IT Security data management architectural and planning technology life cycle management regulatory concerns).
• Have a strong communication skill to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be highly productive working alone and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

We offer you

• A good salary fitting with your experience and a discretionary yearly performance-based bonus
• A good working atmosphere in a young and ambitious team.
• Company sponsored visa along with health insurance.
• Leave benefits as per UAE labour law.
• Annual air-ticket to your home country

Why join us

• Be part of a multinational and multicultural company.
• Dynamic multicultural environment fostering innovation and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial strategies.

Where will you be working
You will be working in our Dubai office where you will benefit from the guidance and support of our diverse team. Alongside your responsibilities you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork creativity and a strong work ethic. 

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time