IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Title: IT Cyber Security Specialist

Department: IT Governance & Security

Location: Doha, Qatar

Experience Required: 5+ years in IT, with at least 3 years in Cybersecurity operations

Role Summary:

Vistas Global is hiring for one of our leading clients – seeking an experienced IT Cyber Security Specialist responsible for safeguarding IT and OT infrastructure through active security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and the implementation of cybersecurity controls. The role also ensures compliance with international standards such as ISMS, NIAP, and QCSF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and configuration reviews
• Monitor SIEM and threat intelligence tools; respond to security incidents
• Lead incident detection, containment, and forensic investigations
• Implement hardening standards for systems, networks, and cloud platforms
• Support audits and compliance (ISMS, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and assist in risk management
• Provide cybersecurity advisory for IT projects and DevSecOps integration
• Contribute to awareness campaigns and continuous security improvements