Information Security Analyst vacancy in Umm-Salal Qatar

Information Security Analyst - Umm-Salal, Qatar (Women and African candidates preferred)

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Analyst to join our team in Umm-Salal, Qatar. As an Information Security Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our company's data and information systems. We strongly encourage women and African candidates to apply for this position.

Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls to mitigate risks
- Develop and maintain information security policies and procedures
- Perform regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests on our systems
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security analysis
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-virus/anti-malware software
- Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, etc.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred:
- Certification in information security (e.g. CISSP, CISM)
- Experience working in a diverse team environment
- Fluency in English (Arabic language skills are a plus)

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including women and individuals of African descent. If you are passionate about information security and want to join a dynamic team in Umm-Salal, Qatar then we encourage you to apply for this position.