Remote Junior Security Automation Analyst — AED 10,000–14,000 per month

We’re looking for a motivated and technically curious Remote Junior Security Automation Analyst to join our growing cybersecurity team.
In this role, you’ll help automate routine security tasks, improve reporting workflows, and support the development of scripts and processes that make security operations more efficient. You’ll work with security analysts, IT engineers, and developers to reduce repetitive manual work and improve the consistency of security monitoring and response.
This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates, career changers, junior developers, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who enjoy scripting, troubleshooting, and solving technical problems.
Previous professional cybersecurity experience is not required. Candidates with foundational programming knowledge, personal projects, online training, or a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
**Location:** Fully remote, with Dubai and UAE-based applicants welcome, subject to employment eligibility.
**Salary:** AED 10,000–14,000 per month, depending on skills and qualifications.
**Employment type:** Full-time, permanent.
## Key Responsibilities
* Assist with automating routine cybersecurity tasks and operational workflows.
* Develop and maintain simple scripts for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
* Support automation of security alert handling and incident documentation.
* Help integrate data from security tools into reporting workflows.
* Assist with testing and troubleshooting automation scripts.
* Maintain technical documentation for scripts, processes, and workflows.
* Help identify repetitive manual tasks that could benefit from automation.
* Collaborate with security analysts to improve operational efficiency.
* Support basic log analysis and security data processing.
* Follow secure coding practices and established change management procedures.
## Candidate Requirements
* Genuine interest in cybersecurity, automation, and scripting.
* Basic programming or scripting knowledge.
* Familiarity with command-line environments and common operating system concepts.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Attention to detail and willingness to test work carefully.
* Good communication and documentation abilities.
* Ability to learn new tools and collaborate with a remote team.
* Responsible handling of security-related information.
The following are advantageous but not mandatory:
* A degree or diploma in computer science, IT, software engineering, or cybersecurity.
* Basic knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
* Familiarity with APIs, JSON, Git, or simple data processing.
* Introductory understanding of SIEM tools, security alerts, or incident response.
* Experience with automation platforms or workflow tools.
* Personal coding projects, online courses, or cybersecurity lab exercises.
* Foundational certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or similar training.
No previous professional cybersecurity experience is required. Candidates with beginner-level scripting skills and a willingness to develop them further are encouraged to apply.
## What We Offer
* Fully remote working arrangements.
* Proposed monthly salary of AED 10,000–14,000.
* Guidance from experienced cybersecurity and automation professionals.
* Practical opportunities to develop scripting and workflow automation skills.
* Access to training and professional development resources.
* Collaboration with security operations, engineering, and IT teams.
* Potential career progression into Security Automation Engineer, Security Operations Engineer, Detection Engineer, or Security Platform Analyst roles.
* A supportive environment that encourages experimentation, continuous learning, and technical growth.
## Our Ideal Candidate
You enjoy finding smarter ways to solve technical problems and are interested in using automation to make cybersecurity work faster and more reliable. You may be a recent graduate, an aspiring developer, an IT professional, or a self-taught learner with small scripting projects.
We value curiosity, logical thinking, reliability, and a willingness to learn more than extensive professional experience.
If you’re ready to combine programming and cybersecurity while building practical automation skills, we encourage you to apply.
**Work arrangement:** Fully remote, subject to UAE employment and location requirements.

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