Cybersecurity analyst
Defends networks, monitors incidents, runs vulnerability assessments and supports compliance.
Indicative salary
Monthly pay before allowances.
Entry
MVR 13,000 – MVR 20,000 / mo
≈ $843–$1,297
Mid
MVR 22,000 – MVR 40,000 / mo
≈ $1,427–$2,594
Senior
MVR 45,000 – MVR 80,000 / mo
≈ $2,918–$5,188
USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.
Career pathway
- 1
SOC analyst
- 2
Senior analyst
- 3
Security engineer
- 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