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Cybersecurity analyst

Defends networks, monitors incidents, runs vulnerability assessments and supports compliance.

💻 Information & Communication TechnologyRIASEC: Investigative · ConventionalGrowing fast

Indicative salary

Monthly pay before allowances.

Entry

MVR 13,000MVR 20,000 / mo

$843$1,297

Mid

MVR 22,000MVR 40,000 / mo

$1,427$2,594

Senior

MVR 45,000MVR 80,000 / mo

$2,918$5,188

USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.

Career pathway

  1. 1

    SOC analyst

  2. 2

    Senior analyst

  3. 3

    Security engineer

  4. 4

    CISO

Education to get there

Partner-university programs that lead into this role:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

    HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years

    HELP University's programme immerses students in cutting-edge technology and innovation with focus areas in cybersecurity, blockchain and artificial intelligence, preparing grad…

  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

    HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years

    A three-year IT programme designed to equip students with skills for effective information technology careers.

  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) — Work-Based Learning (2u1i)

    HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years

    A degree programme allowing students to earn credits through work placements.

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) — Open & Distance Learning

    HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · 3–5 years (full-time); 4–8 years (part-time)

    A doctoral programme designed to cultivate world-class researchers and thought leaders in computing.

  • Master in Artificial Intelligence

    HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)

    A career-focused programme that combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications.

  • Master in Cybersecurity (Open & Distance Learning)

    HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)

    A career-focused online programme combining theoretical foundations with practical applications in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

  • BSc Cybersecurity / CS
  • CompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP advantageous

Typical employers

  • NCIT
  • Banks
  • Telcos
  • Government agencies

A note on salary data

Salary ranges are indicative monthly estimates compiled from publicly available sources — Maldives Pay Commission gazette (civil service), and current listings on job.mv, mihaaru.com/jobs and hotelcareers.mv. Actual pay varies by employer, qualifications and experience. Tourism roles typically include service charge on top of the base salary shown.

Last reviewed: 2026-05. Sources: Maldives Pay Commission (gazette) · job.mv · mihaaru jobs · hotelcareers.mv