Cloud Security Engineer - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 178,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits aligned with Al-Futtaim Group standards

Exposure to large-scale enterprise cloud and hybrid security environments

Opportunities to build advanced skills through hands-on security platforms

Collaborative work culture with learning and development support

Long-term career growth within a diversified organization

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to support technology and digital operations. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 to 3 years of experience in IT security. The role offers competitive salary and a collaborative work culture with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in IT security, network administration, cloud operations, or a similar technical role.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and cloud platforms such as Azure, OCI, or AWS.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security features including IAM, security groups, Defender for Cloud, GuardDuty, and Sentinel.
• Awareness of common security principles such as zero trust and least privilege.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for security controls including network firewalls and cloud security services.
• Monitor and support response to security incidents, managing escalations in line with internal procedures.
• Support vulnerability management and coordinate remediation activities.
• Assist with implementation of new security controls and automation of routine tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security best practices.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and continuous security improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cloud and hybrid security operations

Network and web application firewall management

Security incident monitoring and response

Vulnerability management and remediation support

Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Terraform

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Cloud Security Engineer role in Dubai supports Al‑Futtaim Group's technology and digital operations by contributing to the design, implementation, and operational support of security platforms across cloud and hybrid environments. This position focuses on maintaining strong security controls, supporting incident response, and working with cross‑functional teams to embed security best practices into IT and business operations.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Computer & Network Security
Function: Computer‑Network Security
Salary: 12,000–16,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day operational support for security controls including network firewalls, web application firewalls, cloud security groups, and native cloud security services.
• Monitor, document, and support response to security incidents, managing escalations in line with internal procedures.
• Support vulnerability management by maintaining systems and tools at stable versions and coordinating remediation activities with relevant teams.
• Assist with implementation of new security controls, automation of routine tasks, and participation in security improvement projects.
• Collaborate with infrastructure operations, governance, DevOps, and business teams to integrate security best practices into cloud and hybrid environments.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and continuous security improvement initiatives.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in IT security, network administration, cloud operations, or a similar technical role.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and cloud platforms such as Azure, OCI, or AWS.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native security features including IAM, security groups, Defender for Cloud, GuardDuty, and Sentinel.
• Awareness of common security principles such as zero trust and least privilege, along with typical threats including DDoS and SQL injection.

Skills Set

• Cloud and hybrid security operations.
• Network and web application firewall management.
• Security incident monitoring and response.
• Vulnerability management and remediation support.
• Scripting and automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with Al‑Futtaim Group standards.
• Exposure to large‑scale enterprise cloud and hybrid security environments.
• Opportunities to build advanced skills through hands‑on security platforms and projects.
• Collaborative work culture with learning and development support.
• Long‑term career growth within a diversified and technology‑driven organization.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim Group is one of the Middle East's most diversified privately held organizations, headquartered in Dubai with operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Operating across multiple regions, the group is known for its strong values, customer focus, and commitment to innovation, offering professionals long‑term career development and exposure to complex, enterprise‑scale environments.