Cyber Security Specialist at General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Microsoft 365 Security, Azure Sentinel, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, XDR, Firewalls, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, Security Assessment, Cloud Security

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Under the coordination of the Cyber Security Manager, the Cyber Security Specialist is responsible to validate the engineering, implementation and operational security controls that protect GCGRA business applications and enterprise IT assets. This role places a strong emphasis on cyber defence operations, vulnerability management, security assessment, incident response and threat hunting, ensuring a resilient and proactive security posture across the organization. The Specialist leads and supports the protection of Microsoft 365 SaaS cloud business services and other corporate environments, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of GCGRA assets. This includes implementing and monitoring solutions like advanced threat detection, Security Information Event Management (SIEM), hardening of systems and applications, and continuously evaluating security controls against evolving threats. As a key contributor to Security Architecture & Engineering, and Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) functions, the role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events, as well as identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across cloud and on-premise environments. The Specialist drives proactive defence strategies by leveraging threat intelligence, conducting security assessments and incident handling, and coordinating timely mitigation of risks in mission-critical environments. The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is the federal executive agency responsible for regulating and overseeing commercial gaming in the United Arab Emirates. We aim to drive sustainable growth by cultivating world-class commercial gaming operations and implementing efficient regulation, grounded in the principles of integrity, innovation, and responsible practices. Established by Federal Law by Decree and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the GCGRA is the executive authority that holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities in the UAE.

Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Specialist validates and implements security controls to protect business applications and enterprise IT assets. The role involves monitoring security events, conducting threat hunting, and managing incident response across cloud and on-premise environments.