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Cybersecurity Experts (4 Positions) Kuwait

Location: Kuwait
Company: ITHR Tech
Start Date: Within 3 months of offer
Contract Type: Project-based (On-demand, up to 3 years)
Work Mode: Onsite
Reference: RFP-based Government Engagement

Overview:

ITHR Tech is seeking four (4) experienced and certified Cybersecurity Experts to support our esteemed client in Kuwait. The professionals will be deployed to perform advanced cybersecurity operations in a banking/financial sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources and apply appropriate measures across CLIENT systems.

  • Develop and distribute internal cyber alerts.

  • Analyze emails and network traffic for malicious activity and propose remediation strategies.

  • Conduct security configuration reviews of firewalls, IPS, routers, and network security devices.

  • Monitor SIEM systems for anomalies and initiate remediation processes.

  • Participate in the design/implementation of Cyber Threat Intelligence platforms.

  • Perform security assessments across systems, networks, and applications.

  • Review changes to ensure alignment with CLIENT security policies and standards.

  • Handle incident response and contribute to daily security operations.

  • Conduct research on new cyber threats and recommend actionable improvements.

  • Assess applications as part of the Change Management process.

  • Provide cybersecurity input from project initiation to retirement.

  • Manage access controls as per policy.

  • Implement and maintain international standards like ISO27001, BS22301.

  • Provide knowledge transfer and training to Kuwaiti nationals.

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, ECE, MIS, or a related field.

  • Mandatory certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCIE Security (or equivalent).

  • Product-specific certifications in firewalls, IPS, system administration, antivirus, etc.

️ Skills & Tools:

  • In-depth knowledge of routing/switching, endpoint security, firewalls, mail/web security.

  • Hands-on with:

    • SIEM, IPS, EDR, AV, ATP, DLP, VPN, Sandbox, VMS, Filtering Solutions

  • Strong experience in:

    • Vulnerability assessment, application security, security operations, and compliance.

    • Designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity solutions in banking environments.

  • Able to handle unplanned tasks and contribute to project teams from an InfoSec perspective.

  • Excellent command of emerging tech and cyber trends.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 15 years of total IT experience.

  • Minimum 10-12 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, preferably in banking/financial sectors.

Language:

  • English: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking)

  • Arabic: Preferred

Personal Traits:

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong documentation and presentation capabilities.

  • Effective communicator and team player.

  • Ability to manage multiple security tasks and priorities.

Interested?
Email your CV with subject line Cybersecurity Expert Kuwait to: aravinth@ithr360.com


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