Specialist Cybersecurity Analyst (Emirati Talent)

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

•    Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, and network security tools
•    Perform incident detection, triage, investigation, and response in classified environments
•    Identify and analyze cyber threats, attack patterns, and suspicious activities
•    Conduct threat analysis and correlation across multiple log sources
•    Perform vulnerability analysis and support remediation tracking
•    Investigate unauthorized access, malware infections, and data exfiltration attempts
•    Maintain incident records, reports, and forensic evidence for audit and compliance
•    Ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 standards
•    Support tuning and optimization of SIEM use cases and detection rules
•    Improve monitoring capabilities and alert accuracy
•    Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into projects and operations.
•    Provide input to risk assessments and security posture improvements
•    Support audits and compliance activities
•    Participate in incident response drills and exercises
•    Perform other responsibilities and additional duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Qualification / Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
•    3–5 years in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response
•    Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis
•    Experience in classified or high-security environments preferred
•    Understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and MITRE ATT&CK
•    Knowledge of incident response lifecycle and vulnerability management
•    Familiarity with network protocols and security tools
•    Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and patch management process.
•    Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
•    Certifications: Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)