IT Security Engineer
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, saudi with 4 recent postings.
A IT Security Engineer in the GCC region requires git. 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 | 12,500 AED | 21,500 AED | 33,500 AED | 46,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 20,500 SAR | 32,000 SAR | 44,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 22,500 QAR | 35,000 QAR | 48,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,750 KWD | 2,750 KWD | 3,800 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 1,950 OMR | 3,050 OMR | 4,200 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,100 BHD | 1,850 BHD | 2,900 BHD | 4,000 BHD |
How IT 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
- TAWANTECH
- NETS-International Group
- VAMS
- Master-Works
Active markets
- bahrain
- saudi
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Develop and implement detection activities to test network vulnerability to intrusion by hostile individuals or groups
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Establishing and supporting a network security incident management and reporting.
- 03
Detecting, investigating, documenting, and reporting actual or potential network security violations, intrusions, or other inappropriate use.
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Responsible for the implementation of protection measures that are documented in security plans for each information system, servers and desktops in the organization.
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Ensures that users are granted access to information systems with certain privileges.
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Identifies unique threats to information systems and reports threats to Senior Computer Security Administrator.
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Documents any special protection
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