Cybercrime Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Job Type: 6 Month Contract – View to be extended
Industry: Cybersecurity / Law Enforcement / Digital Investigations
About the Role
We are seeking a Cybercrime Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide operational, investigative, and practical law enforcement expertise to support the development of strategic, procedural, and governance frameworks for a national Cybercrime Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on investigation workflows, case management, and digital evidence handling.
- Validate SOPs, escalation models, and inter-agency coordination frameworks.
- Provide expert input on cooperation mechanisms among law enforcement, regulatory, judicial, and private-sector stakeholders.
- Benchmark investigation processes against GCC, regional, and global best practices.
- Participate in workshops and working sessions to ensure frameworks are operationally feasible and aligned with real-world enforcement requirements.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in law enforcement or cybercrime investigation; UAE experience preferred.
- Proven background managing or supervising cybercrime or digital evidence cases.
- Strong knowledge of national cybercrime laws, evidence procedures, and inter-agency coordination processes.
- Familiarity with digital forensics tools, investigation platforms, and case management systems.
Preferred Background
- Former Police Officer, Cybercrime Investigator, Unit Head, or similar role in national law enforcement.
- Experience with multi-agency taskforces or cybercrime capacity-building programs.
