Threat Defense Operations Manager

2 months ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Full time

Threat Defense Operations Manager

**Role **:Threat Defense Operations Manager

**Location**: Abu Dhabi

**Role Purpose**:
Reporting to the Head of Information Security Cyber Defense Operations. The threat defense operations manager is responsible for the creation of detection logic and the maintenance of data source containing information on indicators, correlations, and existing detection logic. The employee works closely with information security teams, Information Technology Department (ITD) and other business departments to identify data sources, develop use cases, and advise on SIEM configuration.

**Key Accountabilities of the role**:

- Develop and maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in in ADIB's cyber defense operations
- Work closely with ITD to review alerts generated by detection infrastructure, specifically false positive alerts
- Analyze threat information gathered from internal and external sources such as generated logs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), intelligence reports from Cyber Threat Intelligence, and relevant vendor site
- Continually analyse security stack and gather log ingestion feedback to discover gaps and prioritize detection needs
- In collaboration with other members of information security, identify and hunt for threat actor groups, related tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
- Prioritize detection needs and identify improvement areas
- Create detection logic tailored to the Group threat landscape using industry-specific intelligence and developed use cases in the form of threat rules and signatures
- Work closely with ITD to add data sources and advise on SIEM configuration
- Operationalize the identified Indicator of Compromise by testing, and overseeing the deployment of SIEM monitoring and alerting rules
- Support Cyber Threat Intelligence and IS Risk Management teams by providing them with the adequate threat landscape context to be reflected within group threat and risk management activities
- Maintain the data source catalog containing information on indicators, correlations and existing detection logic
- Work with Threat Analysts to identify and recommend new internal and external data sources to leverage for developing additional threat detection logic
- Monitor existing detection logic for efficacy and decommission/age-off rules after testing

**Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role**:

- Knowledge of banking processes and modus operandi
- Strong knowledge in information security processes, services, and systems
- Strong knowledge of threat hunting techniques, zero-day exploit activities, and malware identification
- Strong knowledge of network monitoring and network exploitation techniques
- Strong knowledge of SIEM configuration requirements and logic
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NESA, PCI DSS, SWIFT and other security standards and regulations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline
- Professional certification such as Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP

**Previous Experience**:

- More than 7-9 years of experience in performing information security threat hunting in large international banks or financial institutions
- Experience with scripting/programming, exploitation techniques and use case development
- Experience with common attack vectors and IOC datasets
- Experience with SIEM configuration logic development

Job ID 300001674880563


  • Assistant Manager

    1 week ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KPMG United Arab Emirates Full time

    Assistant Manager - Cyber Defense & Response **Assistant Manager Cybersecurity - Cyber Defense & Response** KPMG has been acknowledged by Forrester as a leader in the provision of cybersecurity consultancy. We are investing in expanding our cyber consulting team to meet a growing demand and provide a comprehensive range of services to many of the largest...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Injazat Full time

    Overview: The Cyber Intelligence Threat (CTI) Manager has deep experience with Threat Intelligence actionable concepts and recognizes relationships between individuals, businesses, and other entities. A CTI Manager possess fine sense of ethics, a working understanding of regional legalities and a familiarity of industry standards surrounding open-source...


  • abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates CPX Full time

    The Threat Intelligence Manager is an integral part of the Threat Intelligence Center. As the Threat Intelligence Manager, you will be leading a team of highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts to ensure that cyber threat intelligence is properly collected, analyzed, and disseminated. You will be a natural leader along with drive and ambition to...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates TAQA Full time

    Basic purpose of the role: This role will serve as the lead for TAQA’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Team and will be responsible for analysing threat actor campaigns and incident response cases relevant to the industry. This role supports overall defence activities, provides in-depth analysis of suspected malicious code, develops recommendations on how to...

  • Operations Support

    4 weeks ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Lockheed Martin Corporation Full time

    Early Careers - Abu Dhabi **Required skills, qualifications and experience** - Familiarity with the following:- Air and missile defense- - Operational and tactical C2- - Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)- - Modeling and Simulation systems- - Tactical data links, preferably Link-16 and Link-11- - Secure and reliable networks and network...

  • Operations Support

    2 weeks ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Lockheed Martin Corporation Full time

    Systems Engineering - Abu Dhabi **About the Role** - Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced, motivated, high-performing, quick-learning, and passionate Operations Support Expert to join our team to support our customer’s command and control system. - The Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment - Transformation (EADGE-T) Operations Experts (Subject...

  • SOC Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KBC Technologies Full time

    **Core Tasks** **1- Incident response** - Collect intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise. - Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents. - Coordinate...

  • Assistant Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KPMG Full time

    The business and technology landscapes are changing with our clients increasingly looking to new digital channels and innovative service delivery models for growth. This shift brings both opportunity, but also new and developing cyber threats. Our clients are also under regulatory scrutiny and are also continually battling to match a rapidly changing cyber...


  • abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates IBM Full time

    Security Specialist, Threat Hunter | IBM Jobs in Abu Dhabi 2022Description:IBM Security Consulting (SIOC) team takes a holistic approach to building and operating cyber security and response solutions and capabilities that support the cyber threat management and regulatory compliance needs of the world’s largest enterprises.Responsibilities:Identify and...


  • abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates IBM Full time

    Security Specialist, Threat Hunter | IBM Jobs in Abu Dhabi 2022Description:IBM Security Consulting (SIOC) team takes a holistic approach to building and operating cyber security and response solutions and capabilities that support the cyber threat management and regulatory compliance needs of the world’s largest enterprises.Responsibilities:Identify and...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates SRT Full time

    Required Skills:Must have at least four of experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense SystemMust have directly related experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Patriot Tactical Operations at the Battalion or higher levelDemonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit-to-Fire Unit (FU-FU) operations.Demonstrated experience instructing...

  • Cybersecurity Analyst

    2 months ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Anexas Consultancy Full time

    Analyze security data to detect and respond to cyber threats. Develop and implement data-driven strategies to enhance cybersecurity defenses. **Requirements**: - Cybersecurity knowledge. - Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

  • Section Head

    2 months ago


    abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates Michael Page International (UAE) Full time

    About Our Client A prominent, leading organisation in the region driving interesting and exciting transformation initiatives in the region.Job DescriptionLead and manage the Incident Response and Threat Hunting team, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with organisational security objectives.Develop and implement comprehensive incident...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Core42 Full time

    Identify best practices in information security policies, processes and standards and recommend their adoption, when applicable, across Core42.Ensure continuous engagement with information security regulators to keep up to date with the latest information security regulations.Update and maintain information security standards and make necessary modifications...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Core42 Full time

    Identify best practices in information security policies, processes and standards and recommend their adoption, when applicable, across Core42.Ensure continuous engagement with information security regulators to keep up to date with the latest information security regulations.Update and maintain information security standards and make necessary modifications...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Parsons Full time

    Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Business Development Manager **to join our strategy and growth team! In this role you will get to **establish and grow Parsons in the Abu Dhabi Defense and Security Markets **. Our customers’ landscapes are rapidly changing and becoming more competitive than ever before. Geopolitical shifts, climate changes,...


  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Royal Technology Solutions LLC Full time

    Exciting Opportunity: Malware Analyst (Tier III) in Abu Dhabi, UAE! Join Our Cyber Defense Team! Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take your skills to the next level? We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Malware Analyst (Tier III) to join our dynamic team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. **About Us**: As a leading organization at...


  • abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates ARENGY Full time

    Engineer PMO – Defense sector Jobs In Abu Dhabi | ARENGYAbout the jobWe are seeking an Engineer PMO with Defense Projects background to join our client’s project team for th next 3-4 years. The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager and will have in charge the Project Planning & Control, Scheduling, Ressources planning, Finance, and...


  • abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates ARENGY Full time

    Engineer PMO – Defense sector Jobs In Abu Dhabi | ARENGYAbout the jobWe are seeking an Engineer PMO with Defense Projects background to join our client’s project team for th next 3-4 years. The successful candidate will report to the Program Manager and will have in charge the Project Planning & Control, Scheduling, Ressources planning, Finance, and...

  • Liaison Officer

    6 days ago


    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates US Missile Defense Agency Full time

    **Duties**: As a LIAISON OFFICER at the NH-0301-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: - Serve as a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Liaison Officer for a designated country responsible for facilitating communications between country and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System Program Offices and the MDA Directorate for...