Cyber Security Analyst
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, uae with 7 recent postings.
A Cyber Security Analyst in the GCC region requires communication, audit, iso, project management, presentation. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 17,500 AED | 30,500 AED | 47,000 AED | 65,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,000 SAR | 29,000 SAR | 45,000 SAR | 62,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 18,500 QAR | 31,500 QAR | 49,000 QAR | 68,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,450 KWD | 2,500 KWD | 3,850 KWD | 5,350 KWD |
| Oman | 1,600 OMR | 2,750 OMR | 4,300 OMR | 5,950 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,500 BHD | 2,600 BHD | 4,050 BHD | 5,650 BHD |
How Cyber Security Analyst pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Madre Integrated Engineering
- NextEra
- Qatar Airways
- Perfect Purity LLC
- Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Active markets
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
- 01
Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM, EDR, WAAP and other monitoring tools.
- 02
Investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and potential breaches.
- 03
Support SOC operations and ensure timely escalation and resolution of incidents.
- 04
Implement and maintain endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- 05
Manage and enhance email security platforms to prevent phishing, spoofing, and
- 06
Assist in configuring, maintaining, and monitoring firewalls, proxies, and network
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Collaborate with IT and application teams to ensure Web Application & API Protection
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(WAAP) is effectively implemented and maintained.
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