Cyber Security Engineer
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, oman, qatar with 10 recent postings.
A Cyber Security Engineer in the GCC region requires english, excel, communication, analytical. Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. 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 Engineer 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
- HexaPrime
- NextEra
- Lean Technologies
- Socium - Teams Done Differently
- Madre Integrated Engineering
- Muscat Engineering Consultancy LLC
Active markets
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data
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Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security threats
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Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures
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Monitor network activity to identify and prevent security breaches
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Collaborate with cross
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functional teams to ensure system and network stability and performance
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