About the Job:
Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and specific purpose payments, enhancing the well-being and purchasing power of over 60 million users and more than 2 million partner merchants across 45 countries. The UAE branch of Edenred provides unique payroll services to over 6,000 businesses and 2 million unbanked employees. As a Security Analyst, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on protecting the organization. Your role will include investigating security alerts, handling incidents per internal policies, and collaborating with asset owners to track and remedy vulnerabilities.
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Responsibilities:
- Investigate and respond to security alerts by analyzing events, logs, and incidents.
- Ensure proper incident handling following internal security policies and escalation paths to minimize impact.
- Track and manage vulnerabilities in collaboration with asset and application owners.
- Support risk remediation efforts by assessing issues and recommending strategies.
- Monitor security tools and dashboards to maintain visibility into the organization's security posture.
- Contribute to continuous improvements by refining processes and suggesting automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and support compliance requirements.
Your Profile:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity, IT security operations, or related fields.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability management platforms, Network, Azure Cloud, and cloud security monitoring (CSPM).
- Certifications: At least one relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Knowledge Areas: Strong understanding of incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, UAE-IA, PCI-DSS).
- Traits: Analytical thinker, proactive problem solver, detail-focused, and committed to continuous learning in a fast-changing environment.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
The selected candidate will report directly to the Security Lead and will work closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure a secure environment.
