Cloud Security Engineer (AWS & Azure)

Dicetek LLC; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a senior cloud security specialist to own and continuously improve the cloud security posture across AWS and Azure. The role focuses on embedding security into architecture, operations, and delivery processes.

You will partner with cloud engineering and operations teams to embed security into pipelines, implement governance, and lead incident response and remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven cloud security engineering across AWS and Azure.
• Strong IAM, governance, and security monitoring knowledge.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools and posture management.
• Vulnerability identification and remediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance cloud security posture across AWS and Azure.
• Perform threat modelling and implement preventive and detective security controls.
• Respond to and support investigation of cloud security incidents and escalations.
• Implement governance controls such as policies, RBAC, and least-privilege access.
• Define and maintain secure cloud architecture patterns and configuration standards.
• Partner with cloud engineering and operations teams to embed security into pipelines and workflows.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

IAM

Governance

Security monitoring

Tools

Cloud-native tools

Job description

Role Purpose

Own and continuously improve the cloud security posture across AWS and Azure platforms by embedding security into architecture, operations, and delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance cloud security posture, including vulnerability identification and remediation.
• Perform threat modelling and implement preventative and detective security controls.
• Respond to and support investigation of cloud security incidents and escalations.
• Implement governance controls such as policies, RBAC, and least-privilege access.
• Define and maintain secure cloud architecture patterns and configuration standards.
• Partner with cloud engineering and operations teams to embed security into pipelines and workflows.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud security engineering across AWS and Azure.
• Strong knowledge of identity, access management, governance, and security monitoring.
• Experience working with cloud-native security tools and security posture management.

Behavioral Expectations

• Acts as a security advocate while enabling, not blocking, delivery teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgement under pressure during security incidents.
• Communicates risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintains high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.