The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was established in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and implementing transport and traffic projects in Dubai. This includes preparing legislation and strategic plans, constructing the Dubai Metro, and developing integrated road and marine networks that are safe and aligned with the city’s economic development goals and international standards....

Security Threat Analyst – Information Systems

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is hiring a Security Threat Analyst to enhance its information security capabilities. This role focuses on developing threat detection scenarios, analyzing security threats, managing security projects, and supporting the continuous improvement of security practices across RTA.

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Cybersecurity
Salary: AED 24,000 to AED 30,000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE Nationals)
Candidate Current Location: Any

Job Overview

The Security Threat Analyst will be responsible for developing response scenarios to counter security threats, managing predictive threat analysis, collaborating with various RTA departments, and ensuring the continuous development of security detection tools and practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop effective response scenarios to counter different types of security threats
- Create use cases and security scenarios to detect suspicious activities across RTA’s systems
- Coordinate with RTA agencies and sectors to ensure necessary information availability
- Analyze security threats using predictive techniques to anticipate future risks
- Manage projects for developing tools to detect fraud, corruption, and information leakage
- Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated and effective security response plans
- Conduct benchmark comparisons and gap analyses to enhance security performance
- Prepare studies and technical reports related to the development of security systems
- Adhere strictly to RTA Information Security policies, procedures, and processes
- Follow information security protocols for internal and external data transfers
- Participate in security training sessions to maintain updated knowledge on information security risks

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field from a recognized university
- Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 5 years of experience in information security, threat analysis, or cybersecurity
- Master’s Degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Skills:
- Expertise in data management and information analysis
- Strong communication skills for cross-departmental coordination
- Project management capabilities for security tool development and threat response projects
- Analytical thinking with a proactive approach to threat anticipation and mitigation

What We Offer

- Competitive government salary and benefits
- Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity and information security
- Exposure to large-scale security systems in a major public sector organization
- Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and threat prevention
- Involvement in high-impact initiatives supporting Dubai’s smart city vision

About the Company

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai manages transportation and mobility infrastructure, supporting smart city initiatives. Committed to excellence, innovation, and security, RTA plays a leading role in delivering safe, sustainable, and integrated transport solutions across Dubai.

Job Title Security Threat Analyst – Information Systems Job Description Security Threat Analyst – Information Systems The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is hiring a Security Threat Analyst to enhance its information security capabilities. This role focuses on developing threat detection scenarios, analyzing security threats, managing security projects, and supporting the continuous improvement of security practices across RTA. Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Government Administration Function: Cybersecurity Salary: AED 24,000 to AED 30,000 monthly Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE Nationals) Candidate Current Location: Any Job Overview The Security Threat Analyst will be responsible for developing response scenarios to counter security threats, managing predictive threat analysis, collaborating with various RTA departments, and ensuring the continuous development of security detection tools and practices. Key Responsibilities - Develop effective response scenarios to counter different types of security threats - Create use cases and security scenarios to detect suspicious activities across RTA’s systems - Coordinate with RTA agencies and sectors to ensure necessary information availability - Analyze security threats using predictive techniques to anticipate future risks - Manage projects for developing tools to detect fraud, corruption, and information leakage - Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated and effective security response plans - Conduct benchmark comparisons and gap analyses to enhance security performance - Prepare studies and technical reports related to the development of security systems - Adhere strictly to RTA Information Security policies, procedures, and processes - Follow information security protocols for internal and external data transfers - Participate in security training sessions to maintain updated knowledge on information security risks Required Skills and Experience Education: - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field from a recognized university - Master’s Degree preferred Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 5 years of experience in information security, threat analysis, or cybersecurity - Master’s Degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Skills: - Expertise in data management and information analysis - Strong communication skills for cross-departmental coordination - Project management capabilities for security tool development and threat response projects - Analytical thinking with a proactive approach to threat anticipation and mitigation What We Offer - Competitive government salary and benefits - Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity and information security - Exposure to large-scale security systems in a major public sector organization - Dynamic work environment focused on innovation and threat prevention - Involvement in high-impact initiatives supporting Dubai’s smart city vision About the Company The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai manages transportation and mobility infrastructure, supporting smart city initiatives. Committed to excellence, innovation, and security, RTA plays a leading role in delivering safe, sustainable, and integrated transport solutions across Dubai. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 24000.00 Salary to 30000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Dubai Location City Bur Dubai Al Garhoud

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Government Administration Job Function Job Functions -> Security-Protective Services Employers Details Company Road and Transport, RTA Dubai Contact Person HRM RTA Designation HRM Telephone 8009090 Email askrta.ae