Cloud Security Engineer

Exinity; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance their cloud security program. This role involves implementing security solutions, conducting incident response, and developing security processes in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with cloud security tools and a strong analytical mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Paid sick leave for self and dependents

Interest-free loans

Focus on wellbeing

Flexi-benefits / Quarterly allowance

Global Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on cloud security engineering experience.
• Strong English communication skills for technical documentation.
• Practical knowledge of CSPM, CASB, CWPP.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment tuning and implementation of security solutions.
• Conduct threat hunting campaigns focusing on cloud-specific TTPs.
• Optimize existing SOC processes focusing on emerging cloud attack vectors.

Skills

Cloud-native security tools

Incident response

Container security

Root cause analysis

Self-driven learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Security stack

Kubernetes

Job description

We are actively expanding our Security Operations capabilities and seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to drive the evolution of our cloud security program through threat detection engineering, incident response, and secure cloud architecture implementation. This role is critical for strengthening our organization's security posture in an increasingly complex cloud-native environment.

Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering (50%)

1. Lead deployment tuning and implementation of security solutions across multi-cloud environments.
2. Create scalable security monitoring solutions for containerized environments.
3. Design and implement Zero Trust architecture principles for cloud workloads.

Security Operations & Incident Response (30%)

1. Lead complex incident investigations leveraging XDR, SIEM, and cloud-native security tools.
2. Conduct threat hunting campaigns focusing on cloud-specific TTPs.
3. Perform threat modeling for cloud services and applications.

Security Process Development (20%)

1. Optimize existing SOC processes focusing on emerging cloud attack vectors.
2. Assist in onboarding new security event sources, cloud security monitoring pipelines, and log ingestion workflows.
3. Contribute to technical documentation and incident response procedures.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 2+ years of hands-on cloud security engineering experience.
• Strong English communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
• Practical knowledge of cloud-native security tools (CSPM, CASB, CWPP).
• Deep understanding of cloud service provider security controls (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Demonstrated experience with container security and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated incident response experience in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Self-driven learning attitude toward emerging threats and Cloud Security technologies.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Security stack (XDR, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud).
• Background in DevSecOps practices with scripting abilities in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent.
• Active participation in security research, CTFs, or bug bounty programs.
• Relevant certifications: CASP, Google PCSE, AWS CSS, AZ500, etc.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Paid sick leave for self and dependents
• Interest-free loans
• Hybrid working policy
• A focus on your wellbeing, including talks and access to self-development tools
• Flexi-benefits / Quarterly allowance
• Global Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

Key Skills

Splunk, IDS, Network security, Computer Networking, Identity & Access Management, PKI, PCI, NIST Standards, Security System Experience, Information Security, Encryption, SIEM

Experience:

Years

Vacancy:

1