Cyber Security Officer

Monitoring, investigating and responding to security threats and incidents sits at the center of the Cyber Security Officer vacancy at Zain Bahrain in Manama, listed as ZAIN2533 – Cyber Security Officer in the Technology division. The post also covers administering the tools that protect the company’s platforms, such as XDR, SIEM, DLP and email security.

Cyber security officer job details in Manama

The officer supports Zain Bahrain’s cybersecurity operations and also takes part in implementing and administering security controls, tools and processes. Compliance activities, security assessments and the continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture fall within the scope of the post.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and responds to cybersecurity incidents
• Administers and improves existing cybersecurity solutions such as XDR, SIEM, email security, VA platforms, awareness training platforms, DLP and threat intelligence
• Identifies vulnerabilities and tracks them with the relevant owners
• Provides awareness training and technical support to users with varying levels of cybersecurity knowledge
• Onboards new security solutions and takes part in the procurement, installation, testing and implementation of cybersecurity projects
• Builds and maintains Zain Bahrain’s cybersecurity policies and MSB’s
• Supports compliance and audit activities and various security assessments, and formulates internal security and risk assessment plans and processes
• Develops an operations work plan to support all operations activities, and performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or any relevant field
• Good knowledge of network and endpoint security, firewalls, SIEM, EDR/XDR and access controls
• Understanding of vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response and threat analysis
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls
• Basic knowledge of cloud security, Active Directory/Entra ID, and Windows and Linux security
• Ability to analyze security alerts, identify risks and coordinate remediation with IT and other teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with policy formulation and review

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the telecom field

About Zain

Zain describes itself as the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. It was the region’s first mobile operator when it began in Kuwait in 1983, and it has grown quickly since its expansion strategy started in 2003.

How to apply

Candidates apply using the button below and submit three documents: a resume or CV, the highest education qualification and a copy of the passport.