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By 2025, the cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East will undergo significant transformation, driven by skill shortages and emerging opportunities. According to research by Edoxi Training Institute in Dubai, Security Engineers, Network Security Engineers, Security Consultants, Cybersecurity Specialists, and Security Analysts are among the top five in-demand cybersecurity roles within the region.
This study analysed job postings from key platforms, including LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, The Muse, Bayt, Naukri, and Foundit. As digital transformation accelerates, the Middle East faces heightened cyber threats like data breaches, ransomware, and state-sponsored cyber espionage.
The evolving cybersecurity landscape presents promising career prospects for professionals in the field. Edoxi's research highlights key trends and opportunities in cybersecurity positions throughout the region as we approach 2025.
Cybersecurity jobs in the Middle East are projected to increase by 90% by 2025.
Riyadh and Dubai are at the forefront of cybersecurity job openings, boasting 2,256 vacancies in Riyadh and 2,013 in Dubai.
The Security Engineer is the most sought-after cybersecurity role in the Middle East.
There are 3,549 entry-level, 4,849 intermediate-level, and 1,415 professional-level cybersecurity job vacancies in the Middle East.
This research on Cybersecurity Job demand in the Middle East equips job seekers with critical information to enhance their job search strategy and improve their chances of securing employment in Middle East cities.
This research will help job seekers gain valuable insights into the current job market in the Middle East.
The research highlights the most sought-after skills by employers, helping job seekers focus their learning and development efforts.
It provides information on relevant certifications that can enhance employability and make candidates more competitive in the job market.
Insights into hiring trends specific to different regions, allow job seekers to target their job search more effectively based on local demand.
Job seekers will be informed about expected salary ranges for various positions, enabling better salary negotiations.
Employers will gain a clear understanding of the most sought-after cybersecurity positions in top Middle East cities, aiding in targeted recruitment efforts.
The research provides data on competitive salary ranges, helping employers to offer attractive compensation packages that align with market standards.
It will provide insights into emerging technologies and associated roles which will enable employers to stay ahead of industry trends and adapt their hiring strategies accordingly.
This information empowers employers to make informed decisions in their hiring strategies, ensuring they attract and retain top talent in the cybersecurity field.
This research will empower training institutions and educators to create more relevant, effective, and responsive educational programs that align with industry needs, ultimately benefiting both students and employers.
Analysing local job market data in the Middle East allows training institutions to customise their programs to meet regional employer demands, ensuring graduates acquire in-demand skills and enhancing their employability.
The research will identify sought-after skills and certifications, enabling educators to design curricula that focus on these competencies and better prepare students for the workforce.
By outlining potential career pathways, the research will assist institutions in guiding students towards informed education and career decisions, aligning their aspirations with job market needs.
As technology evolves, so do workforce skills; this research will help educators recognise emerging technologies and necessary skills, enabling them to update and innovate their curricula.
To conduct this research on cybersecurity job roles in the Middle East, we followed a systematic approach:
1. Trainer Inputs:
We received initial data from our Expert Cybersecurity Trainer Shubhanshu Verma, which included a list of 26 cybersecurity job roles relevant to the Middle East.
2. Data Collection Process:
We identified and focused on the top 5 job search websites commonly used in the Middle East to gather job vacancy information.
We selected 15 major cities in the Middle East, taking into account their population data to ensure a comprehensive analysis.
3. Manual Data Gathering:
For each city, we manually collected the number of job vacancies for each of the 26 job roles from the selected job search sites.
This involved compiling the data city by city and job role by job role.
4. Data Analysis:
We summed the total number of job vacancies for each role across all selected cities.
To provide a clearer perspective on job availability, we calculated the number of vacancies per 100,000 population for each job role.
This structured approach allowed us to effectively analyse the demand for cybersecurity roles in the Middle East, providing valuable insights into the job market landscape.
Edoxi's research reveals about the 2025 Cybersecurity Job Trends in leading Middle Eastern regions. Click on each location to access detailed information on job demand, essential skills, salary benchmarks, and career growth.
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