Cyber Security Specialist (Ref: 194072)

Cybercrime Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Type: 6 Month Contract – View to be extended

Industry: Cybersecurity / Law Enforcement / Digital Investigations

About the Role

We are seeking a Cybercrime Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide operational, investigative, and practical law enforcement expertise to support the development of strategic, procedural, and governance frameworks for a national Cybercrime Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on investigation workflows, case management, and digital evidence handling.
• Validate SOPs, escalation models, and inter-agency coordination frameworks.
• Provide expert input on cooperation mechanisms among law enforcement, regulatory, judicial, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Benchmark investigation processes against GCC, regional, and global best practices.
• Participate in workshops and working sessions to ensure frameworks are operationally feasible and aligned with real-world enforcement requirements.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in law enforcement or cybercrime investigation; UAE experience preferred.
• Proven background managing or supervising cybercrime or digital evidence cases.
• Strong knowledge of national cybercrime laws, evidence procedures, and inter-agency coordination processes.
• Familiarity with digital forensics tools, investigation platforms, and case management systems.

Preferred Background

• Former Police Officer, Cybercrime Investigator, Unit Head, or similar role in national law enforcement.
• Experience with multi-agency taskforces or cybercrime capacity-building programs.