Information Security Specialist

Salt • Contract • UAE-Dubai • 1d ago

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Specialist with hands-on experience managing enterprise security tools and performing comprehensive security assessments. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation across endpoint, network, and data protection technologies, and a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating, and reporting risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, maintain, and optimize core security tools, including DLP, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and SIEM platforms.
Conduct regular security assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while maintaining robust documentation and reporting.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security posture across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
Implement and fine-tune security controls, configurations, and automated policies to prevent data loss and breaches.
Oversee patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts across all environments.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks.
Develop security awareness initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of security processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in information security operations, risk management, or cyber defense.
Proven experience with DLP , EDR , and vulnerability management tools.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms, Firewalls, IAM, and Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong understanding of incident response, threat management, and compliance frameworks
Relevant certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 LA, or CISSP (preferred).

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2510-356762

Salary: Negotiable

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 24/11/2025

Job Industries: Cyber Security

Job Locations: UAE-Dubai

Job Types: Contract

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