21 Security Incidents jobs in Qatar
Threat & Vulnerability Management Lead
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A leading government entity in Doha, Qatar, is seeking a highly experienced
Threat & Vulnerability Management Lead
to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities. The role will focus on
Threat Detection & Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Monitoring
and
Remediation
across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organization's Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) program, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
- Conduct and oversee regular vulnerability assessments, coordinate patch management activities, and track remediation progress with IT and engineering teams.
- Integrate threat intelligence to prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability and business impact.
- Develop metrics and dashboards to measure threat exposure, MTTD, MTTR, and overall risk reduction.
- Support incident response and cyber defense activities through proactive threat identification and attack surface reduction.
- Maintain compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SWIFT CSP, QCB directives).
- Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with enterprise risk posture.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, or cyber defense.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and threat intelligence platforms.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR solutions and knowledge of security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR).
- Familiarity with incident response processes and cyber risk management.
- Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or vendor certifications in vulnerability management or cloud security.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.
security analyst
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Primary Purpose of the Job:
Develop and implement an operational risk management program. Focus on enhancing operational risk measurement & analysis, and operational risk reporting. Guide the process of applying internal controls (mitigation). Establish security policies, procedures and standards and ensure that reviews of operational documentation is carried out at planned intervals to meet the security operational requirements. Conduct investigations of security related incidents, occurrences or events occurring within Doha commercial buildings/ facilities. Thereby to determine the work element and root causes of an incident, and to assist in providing a solution to prevent recurrence.
Required Experience and Skills:
- At least 12 years' experience in industrial or corporate security, with at least 5 years at a supervisory level.
- Proven, in-depth understanding of security risk management processes, mitigation methods and security management system programs.
- Investigative experience in an industrial or corporate security environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Proven ability to organize, motivate and supervise subordinates.
Educational Qualifications:
- A recognized University Degree with a Risk/Security focus.
SR. SECURITY ANALYST
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Lead and implement QatarEnergy Corporate Security Program and management systems, lead assurance, standardization of security operations for commercial, industrial, international assets.
Monitor geopolitical and security incidents, threats, and internal and external security risks to then evaluate, analyse, and create risk advice and business intelligence disseminated to all levels of QatarEnergy, Joint Ventures, governmental agencies in Qatar and overseas.
Guide and support QatarEnergy, Joint Ventures and governmental agencies in security response planning, security emergencies, business continuity and crisis management and provide best practice advise for security design and practice.
Experience
At least 15 years working experience with 10 years of in Operational Security, military, police; prefer experience in energy sector.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Security or relevant discipline from an internationally recognized university; professional qualifications in Security highly desirable.
Exposure and good understanding of cyber security.
Excellent communication skills in English and preferably Arabic.
Strong leadership, management, decision making, networking, and influencing skills.
Ability to influence and guide senior management in QatarEnergy, external stakeholders.
Good understanding of the geopolitical security risks.
IT Security Analyst
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We're Hiring: IT Security Analyst (IT/OT Security & Compliance Analyst)
Location: Qatar | Industry: Oil & Gas
Contract: 3 Years (Extendable)
Salary Package: QAR 20,000 / Month (Full Package)
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and document findings with mitigation strategies.
- Configure IDS/IPS, EDR, and IAM solutions.
- Support teams in applying patches, anti-malware strategies, and security safeguards.
- Implement security controls, frameworks, and compliance programs aligned with Qatar's CSF and NIA policies.
- Evaluate risks, manage incidents, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Define and document security process responsibilities in GRC tools.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's in IT/Computer Science or related field.
- Certifications: OSCP, OSCE, CompTIA Security+, Blue Team, ISO 27001 ISMS, ISA 62443.
- Minimum 5 years' cybersecurity experience (Oil & Gas preferred).
- Strong knowledge of IT/OT systems, networks, cloud security, auditing, compliance, and incident response.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: QAR19, QAR20,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold any relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 ISMS, ISA 62443)? Please specify.
- How many years of professional experience do you have in cybersecurity?
- Do you have experience in the Oil & Gas sector?
- What is your notice period/availability to join?
- What is your expected monthly salary in QAR (full package)?
- Do you have experience with IT/OT security compliance frameworks such as Qatar's CSF or NIA Policy?
IT Security Analyst
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**This is an onsite opening for Doha, Qatar location**
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools.
- Manage vulnerability assessments, patching, and system hardening.
- Review and secure firewalls, VPNs, and network configurations.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and IEC 62443 frameworks.
- Support OT/ICS cybersecurity and secure ITOT network segmentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 6–10 years of experience in IT Security (industrial or critical infrastructure preferred).
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, SSCP (Preferred: CISSP, CISM, GICSP, IEC
Key Skills:
Security Monitoring & Incident Response | Vulnerability & Risk Management | Network & Infrastructure Security | Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance | OT/ICS Security
Application Security Analyst
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
10
Job Type
Outsourcing
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Job Objectives
The Information Security Application Consultants develops, operates, and manages the application security frameworks to continuously monitor and improve organization's security posture to build secure applications and reduce threat footprint. The role also provides subject matter expertise and operational direction on application security governance, application security control and risk analysis, security assessment automation, secure development practices and incident response.
Description
Establish and manage industry-leading application security processes and practices at each phase of the software development lifecycle and implement operational roadmap for assessment, penetration testing and source code reviews.
Ensure acquired and developed applications are consistent with secure software development lifecycle and security architecture guidelines.
Conduct regular manual and automated application security testing, assessments, review results, track issues and follow up to ensure remediation in line with secure software development lifecycle.
Coordinate and scope Third party penetration testing and application assessments activities including configuration reviews for compliance and additional assurance of secured implementation and operation of solutions.
Design, develop and implement the integration and automation of threat modelling, security assessments and testing tools with DevOps, application development and QA tools to improve detection and prevention capabilities.
Recommend improvements to the secure reference architecture through continuous review and assessment of the application security requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ensure secure coding practices and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) are followed by providing training and awareness to the internal stakeholders.
Ensure Data Protection, privacy concerns and regulations are in place and addressed in Policies and procedures.
Help support and enhance existing cloud security model, ensuring adherence to best practice in alignment with industry standards at technology, operational, legal measures.
Define the high-level requirements for preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and assets, protecting assets from threats based on an assessment of risks to the organization, and supporting the fulfillment of relevant legal, regulatory, operational, and contractual requirements.
Provide regular updates to management on application security and vulnerability management posture by defining operational KPIs and metrics, build dashboard and reports.
Manage follow up, close and report upon all department's information security regulatory requirements, audits, inconformity reports, compliance issues and observations that arise during conducted internal and external assurance engagements.
Conduct Risk Assessments on the required Applications to identify applicable risk scenarios and mitigating controls as per Qatargas Information security risk management practices.
Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Electronics Engineering, or any other appropriately relevant field.
Minimum Experience:
10 years of progressive experience in a directly related field.
7 years of professional experience in ICT information, application security in an enterprise level environment.
3 years in similarly relevant Application security role with around the same team capacity and complexity of assigned tasks.
Job Specific Skills:
Certifications in industry relative standards, frameworks, and schools of practice, such as CSSLP, GWAPT, OSCP, etc.
Excellent knowledge in maintaining effective working relationships with staff and clients; excellent people management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven success in working in a similarly complex ICT information security within same industry.
Professional experience in conducting manual and automated application assessments (DAST, SAST & RAST), penetration testing and configuration review.
Excellent understanding of modern development approaches and environments, secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), secure coding practices and DevSecOps.
Good understanding of cryptography, web service frameworks, mobile application architectures, and service architectures (such as event-driven, service-oriented, or serverless architectures)
Good understanding of implementing enterprise information security architectures and frameworks.
Strong understanding of project management principles and requirements.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry, trends, architectures, integrations, operational security, and process computing.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of leading industry standards, frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of information security governance, compliance, architecture components, technical solutions, and operational services.
Understanding of SAP products, Applications development concepts, change management and landscape
Propose security guidelines for new SAP systems ensuring critical design and implementation elements are captured addressed.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of SAP cloud platform Application services, types of deployments and security requirements to ensuring secure operations and data integrity.
Skills
Information Technology, Risk Assessment, Css, Verbal Communication Skill, Devops, Information Security, Verbal Communication Skills, Sdlc, Management Skill, Analytical And Problem-solving Skill, Application Security, Compliance, Aris, Change Management, Application Development, Web Service, Problem-solving Skill, Methodologies, Excel, People Management, Communication Skill, Written And Verbal Communication, Strong Understanding, Trends, Project Management, Strong Analytical, Software Development
IT Security Analyst
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
5-15
Job Type
Recruitment
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE/ OBJECTIVE
Ensure protection of company's assets by identify, analyse and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities. Plays a crucial role in developing and enforcing security policies and procedures to promote a culture of security. Responsible to implement the cyber security controls mandated by National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) as part of the on-going audits. handling resources in Information security to manage the peak loads during cyber-attacks and handle incident responses and other aspects of cyber security. Manage the peak loads during cyber-attacks and handle incident responses and other aspects of cyber security. responsible for implementing the technical controls that will be provided to company in the Roadmap by NCSA.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT/Computer Science or any related discipline.
- Experience in Petrochemicals/oil & gas is prefered.
- Good understanding of the OT Security and IS 62443
- CCNA, OSCP, CompTia Security Plus, Sans Incident Handling Certifications/ GCIH, Blue Team security trainings preferred.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Routine Duties
- Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of security breaches.
- Keep up to date with latest technology and research emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
- Liaise with the NCSA and other stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues roadmap and provide solutions and implement and lead the initiatives.
- Lead all technical audits conducted by the internal and external auditors.
IT Operations and Technical Support
- Handle security alerts and incidents that are reported.
- Investigate and follow the Incident Response procedure for handling all types of incidents.
- Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
Developing organization wide security protocols
- Test and evaluate security products, design new systems, and manage their upgrade, use tools to identify potential weakness and threat patterns and vulnerabilities in our systems.
- Identify security products and implement measures like security devices and controls like encryption.
- Monitor the Identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions.
Vulnerability Management
- Work with the teams to perform tests and uncover security vulnerabilities in the systems and network.
- Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high security posture.
- Perform vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
Liaise with ICS Security
- Co-ordinate with the various ICS Security teams at the plants to identify any risks related to IT/OT Convergence, participate in architecting new solutions and identifying risks for new deployments in the ICS and plant systems.
- Provide guidance by following the international standards like ISA 62443.
- Design security controls to protect the IT and OT systems and networks in scope.
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Sr. Security Analyst
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Job Role : GRC Cosultant Location : Qatar Exp : 5+ Years Budget : 16K NP: Immediate to 30 days Note : Bilingual ( English+Arabic) And QID Transfer resources Qatar location Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal standards, identifying and mitigating risks, and overseeing data privacy practices. The GRC Expert will play a crucial role in developing and implementing governance frameworks, promoting ethical behavior, and monitoring regulatory changes. This role requires a deep understanding of industry best practices, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, SOX, and specific frameworks such as the Qatar Cyber Security framework and the National Information Assurance (NIA) framework. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain governance, risk, and compliance programs in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of GRC programs and identify potential risks. Ensure compliance with the Qatar Cyber Security framework and the National Information Assurance (NIA) framework. Collaborate with process owners, auditors, and stakeholders to analyze, monitor, and address risk management and compliance issues. Administer ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance programs, assisting with assessments and ensuring adherence to standards. Oversee data privacy practices and ensure the protection of information assets from cyber threats. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify gaps and enhance governance, risk management, and compliance processes. Provide legal guidance and support compliance initiatives within the organization. Promote ethical behavior and foster a culture of integrity within the organization. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the organization remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance awareness of GRC practices and policies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent. Extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance roles, preferably within the information security domain. In-depth knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, SOX, Qatar Cyber Security framework, and NIA framework. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing GRC programs. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Information Security Analyst
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Job Purpose
- Responsible to support Information Security Governance, Risk and Control
- activities. Assist in all information security activities in order to protect the
- organization's information technology assets from cyber-attacks.
- Function Information Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and maintaining the required Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines, registers and relevant documentations for the GRC activities.
- Obtain, review, and prepare periodic review reports such as User
- Access Management reports for Audit, GRC and other government
- regulatory compliance activities.
- Coordinate, conduct and participate in all related Audits includingISMS, MPTO, Internal and External.
- Maintain overall ISMS related documentation with appropriate versioning and tracking changes
- Coordinate Information Security and Privacy Management related
- Meetings
- Train and support the internal teams and staffs on activities related to information security compliance and personal information and privacy management
- Ensure all approved policies related to Information Security are applied and maintained in an effective and efficient manner
- Coordinate with relevant Teams and external MSPs on incidence response activities
- Support staffs on minor troubleshooting activities related to information security Create / Translate relevant documentations and contents in Arabic for
- wider circulation Coordinate, communicate effectively and maintain cordial relationship with internal and external departments of Qatar Post with respect to information security activities
Knowledge / Skills Required
- University Degree related to Information Technology or similar
Qualification
- Good knowledge in Arabic both written and spoken
- Preferably certifications in Information Security such as CISA, CISM,
- MCSE
- Preferably certifications in ISO27001:2013 Lead Implementer
- 3+ years of experience in information security or information
- technology processing facilities
Information Security Analyst
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Information Security Analyst
Job Purpose
- Responsible to support Information Security Governance, Risk and Control
- activities. Assist in all information security activities in order to protect the
- organization's information technology assets from cyber-attacks.
- Function Information Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and maintaining the required Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines, registers and relevant documentations for the GRC activities.
- Obtain, review, and prepare periodic review reports such as User
- Access Management reports for Audit, GRC and other government
- regulatory compliance activities.
- Coordinate, conduct and participate in all related Audits includingISMS, MPTO, Internal and External.
- Maintain overall ISMS related documentation with appropriate versioning and tracking changes
- Coordinate Information Security and Privacy Management related
- Meetings
- Train and support the internal teams and staffs on activities related to information security compliance and personal information and privacy management
- Ensure all approved policies related to Information Security are applied and maintained in an effective and efficient manner
- Coordinate with relevant Teams and external MSPs on incidence response activities
- Support staffs on minor troubleshooting activities related to information security Create / Translate relevant documentations and contents in Arabic for
- wider circulation Coordinate, communicate effectively and maintain cordial relationship with internal and external departments of Qatar Post with respect to information security activities
Knowledge / Skills Required
- University Degree related to Information Technology or similar
Qualification
- Good knowledge in Arabic both written and spoken
- Preferably certifications in Information Security such as CISA, CISM,
- MCSE
- Preferably certifications in ISO27001:2013 Lead Implementer
- 3+ years of experience in information security or information
- technology processing facilities