Security Assessment & Compliance Specialist

Dubai/ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/23/2025

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Security Assessment & Compliance Specialist to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The role involves conducting threat-based security testing, compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments across infrastructure and applications to ensure resilience against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform periodic security assessments of IT systems and applications.
• Identify vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, and recommend remediation.
• Review and validate security controls, configurations, and compliance standards.
• Participate in Purple Team exercises and collaborate with defense/security teams.
• Maintain accurate threat and risk registers with remediation tracking.
• Support audits and coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for assessments.
• Research emerging attack methods and enhance assessment frameworks.

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of technical cybersecurity experience.
• Strong knowledge of threat & vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security assessments.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Perl), malware analysis, and threat modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, VAST).
• Familiarity with cloud, databases, containerization, and API security.
• Hands-on with tools such as Tenable, Tripwire, Qualys, Rapid Scan.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills