Overview
- The position is based in Ajman*
Looking for a highly analytical, proactive, and result-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail for the role of Specialist - Security Operations, to play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential security threats while continuously improving Core42’s security processes and protocols. You will assist in running Security Operations across the Core42 IT ecosystem, safeguarding our organization's digital assets, ensuring the integrity of our systems, and maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture.
The opportunity
To make a significant impact on the digital security landscape of a leading, global, AI-driven organization, working alongside a talented team of professionals, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to protect our assets and maintain the trust of our clients.
Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. Building on our capabilities as sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, we bring generative AI, cybersecurity, professional and managed services expertise to enable national-scale program deployments across industries.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the identification, assessment, quantification, reporting, communication, mitigation, and effective monitoring of incidents.
- Monitor threat management and threat modeling, identifying threat vectors and developing mitigation strategies for security monitoring.
- Help in developing, maintaining, and managing comprehensive security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct thorough investigations of security breaches and implement appropriate remediation measures.
- Contribute to the development of information security incident response plans and ensure rapid & effective response to potential threats to information security.
- Monitor and analyze vulnerability assessment reports ensuring that the servers, applications, and network devices are updated with the latest patches and duly protected from emerging security threats.
- Deploy and adhere to all best practices recommended by the Information Security and Compliance teams.
- Analyze incident response reports and advise on corrective actions and enhancements to be made to the information security architecture.
- Ensure that standard operating procedures for information security are created and meticulously followed.
- Propose improvement opportunities and preventive measures to enhance the services provided by the information security operations team.
- Develop security baselines for the systems and monitor their compliance status.
- Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our security posture.
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Depth of expertise in cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies in the context of AI and cloud computing.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results.
- Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional analytical thinking capabilities.
- Solid understanding of business processes and the ability to align security strategies with organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security.
- 3+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
- Relevant experience in security operations, incident response, or threat intelligence.
- Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) technologies.
Ideally, You’ll Also Need
- Solid problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach.
- Familiarity with generative AI and machine learning security best practices
- Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
What We Look For
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Core42 community.
What Working At Core42 Offers
Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on groundbreaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.
To confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.
