Senior Information Security Analyst

Closing date:

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Siva Krishna Bonda

Reference number: 74549

Mediclinic Corporate Office Dubai | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Security Analyst plays a key role in strengthening security operations, incident management, and compliance within Mediclinic Middle East, while coordinating closely with other Mediclinic divisions as required. The position is responsible for leading and coordinating incident response activities across the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partners and internal IT teams, developing and maintaining response playbooks, escalation paths, and reporting procedures.

The role also includes implementing, monitoring, and optimising technical security controls across cloud, network, and endpoint environments; supporting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and audit remediation; and defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for managed security service providers.

Additionally, the Senior Security Analyst provides hands-on guidance to IT teams to ensure alignment with corporate security frameworks and contributes to security awareness initiatives and the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

Security Tools, Threat Posture, and Control Optimisation

Risk Assessment, Audit and Compliance Support

Collaboration, Awareness and Continuous Improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field

Microsoft Security Operations Analyst or equivalent

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or security operations

Good understanding of cyber hygiene, threat types, and security principles

Experience working with and configuring enterprise security tools, experience with Defender suite is an advantage

Exposure to auditing and compliance processes

Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written

Prior experience working in a group or multi-division structure is an advantage

Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Experience in healthcare, regulated industries, or multi-national environments

Knowledge of ADHICS (Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard) and its application in healthcare

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Information security solutions and how to architect these into broader ICT installation

• Provide input into requirements documents - ensure security roles; auditing; data protection (in transit and rest); monitoring etc. are defined in line with approved Information Security policies and standards

• Enterprise security tools (EDR, DLP, SIEM, Mimecast, SecurityAwareness etc.)

• Audit and policy compliance

• Change Management methodologies

• Lead professionals through change initiatives and influence collaboration across functional disciplines

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family