Civilian jobs in the United Arab Emirates after military cyber defence work

90 open roles at 61 companies in the United Arab Emirates fit the civilian work of military cyber defence specialists: Security (81) and Networking (9). The roles were matched by hand to the work these specialties do in most armed forces, whatever a given army calls the trade.

Roles matched by handRebuilt 31 Oct 2026
open roles in the United Arab Emirates
90
companies
61
civilian role areas
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Civilian roles for military cyber defence

Match: the share of the specialty's civilian work in each area
Role areaMatchOpen rolesMedian pay
Security80%81
Networking20%9

Roles that fit military cyber defence

EDGE Group

edgegroup.ae
edgegroup.ae · HQ: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · C4ISR · Defense Manufacturing · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2019 · Trust A · Hiring 140, 36 new
HQ: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · C4ISR · Defense Manufacturing · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 2019 · Trust A · Hiring 140, 36 new
EDGE Group is an Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by merging more than twenty-five state linked entities. Alongside munitions and platforms it develops autonomous systems, electronic warfare, secure communications and cyber defence products through dedicated technology clusters. The group has become one of the largest employers of defence software and hardware engineers in the region.
No named decision-maker yet.
No careers mailbox known
Verified live · 9 hours ago 1 day ago Hiring now · 90%

Identity & Access Management Specialist - 1 year FTC

≈ $23k – $66k per year (Estimated) · Junior · 4+ years exp · In office (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) · Bachelor's Degree · Junior · English: C1
IAM
Cybersecurity
Least Privilege
LDAP
PKI
Active Directory
CyberArk
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Verified live · 9 hours ago 4 days ago Hiring now · 89%

Cyber Security Engineer - Emirati Talent

In office (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) · Bachelor's Degree · Nationals only · English: C1
PowerShell
Python
AI/ML
Red Teaming
Cybersecurity
Burp Suite
Metasploit
Nmap
Cobalt Strike
Impacket
BloodHound
+1
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VAM Systems

vamsystems.ae
vamsystems.ae · HQ: Manama, Bahrain · Custom Software Development · IT Staffing & Staff Augmentation · IT Consulting & Digital Transformation · Hiring 11, 10 new
HQ: Manama, Bahrain · Custom Software Development · IT Staffing & Staff Augmentation · IT Consulting & Digital Transformation · Hiring 11, 10 new
VAM Systems is an international IT consulting, technology solutions, and staffing firm that specializes in serving enterprises across the Middle East, particularly within the banking, telecom, and government sectors. The company provides a broad range of services, including custom software development, digital transformation, IT infrastructure management, and resource augmentation. By connecting organizations with specialized technical talent and managed services, it helps businesses streamline operations and execute complex digital initiatives.
No named decision-maker yet.
No careers mailbox known
2 days ago Hiring now · 79%

IT Audit Control Testing

Dubai · Remote (United Arab Emirates) · Full-Time
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CloudPSO

cloudpso.com
cloudpso.com · HQ: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Custom Software Development · IT Outsourcing & Dedicated Teams · Software · Est. 2017 · Startup · Staffing · EOR · Hiring 11, 5 new
HQ: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Custom Software Development · IT Outsourcing & Dedicated Teams · Software · Est. 2017 · Startup · Staffing · EOR · Hiring 11, 5 new
Elevate Your IT. Accelerate Growth.. Strategic Cloud Transformation, DevOps Excellence, and Embedded Engineering Teams that deliver measurable business outcomes.
No named decision-maker yet.
No careers mailbox known
2 days ago Hiring now · 90%

DevSecOps Engineer (UAE)

Abu Dhabi · Remote (United Arab Emirates) · Full-Time
CI/CD
AWS
Cybersecurity
PCI DSS
SOC 2
ISO 27001
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Alstom

alstom.com
alstom.com · HQ: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France · Transportation & Logistics · Rail Transport · 5000+ employees · Est. 1998 · Hiring 1161, 204 new
HQ: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France · Transportation & Logistics · Rail Transport · 5000+ employees · Est. 1998 · Hiring 1161, 204 new
Headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, Alstom is a leading global manufacturer and provider of sustainable rail transport systems and mobility solutions. The enterprise develops and deploys an extensive portfolio of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, urban metros, and trams, alongside advanced signaling, digital mobility, and rail infrastructure technologies. Operating in dozens of countries worldwide, the company delivers integrated turnkey systems and customized lifecycle services to support efficient, low-carbon public transit networks.
Martin Sion · Directeur Général · decision-maker
Philippe Petitcolin · Président du conseil d’administration · decision-maker
No careers mailbox known
2 days ago Hiring now · 90%

Cybersecurity Bid Manager

In office (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) · Full-Time
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ENOC

enoc.com
enoc.com · HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas · 501-1000 employees · Hiring 8, 2 new
HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Oil & Gas · 501-1000 employees · Hiring 8, 2 new
ENOC is the Emirates National Oil Company, an oil and gas group with downstream and retail activities. It hires cyber security IT assurance analysts, logistics assistants and laboratory assistants. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
No named decision-maker yet.
No careers mailbox known
Verified live · 4 hours ago 2 days ago Hiring now · 86%

Senior Security Analyst

≈ $37k – $86k per year (Estimated) · Senior · 7+ years exp · In office (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) · Bachelor's Degree · Senior
SIEM
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Questions

How is military cyber defence matched to civilian roles?

By hand, as a family: armies name and split these trades differently, so the page follows the work itself - what cyber defence specialists do in most armed forces - and the role areas every posting here is sorted by.

Do employers see my specialty?

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Every role is re-checked on the employer's own careers board at least every 48 hours, and the page is rebuilt every night.

Source: specialty families matched by hand; 90 live postings on employers' careers boardsUpdated 31 Oct 2026MethodologyJSONCC BY-SA 4.0