Cyber Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Dubai is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to protect its infrastructure from cyber threats. You will handle threat detection, incident response, and implement security controls in both cloud and on-premise environments. Candidates should have hands-on experience with firewalls and SIEM solutions, as well as knowledge of compliance frameworks. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS / IPS, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Skilled in managing and tuning SIEM solutions.
• Expertise in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls across Azure and / or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Protect the organisation's infrastructure and data from evolving cyber threats.
• Cover threat detection, incident response, and implementation of security controls.
• Work closely with IT operations and compliance for best practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience with firewalls

Managing and tuning SIEM solutions

Expertise in threat detection

Experience with cloud security controls

Proficiency in security hardening

Knowledge of encryption standards

Familiarity with compliance frameworks

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Overview

We have partnered with a leading financial services organisation in Dubai who are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their technology team.

About the role

You will be responsible for protecting the organisation's infrastructure and data from evolving cyber threats. The role will cover threat detection, incident response, and implementation of security controls across cloud and on-premise environments. You will also work closely with IT operations and compliance to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

About you

• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS / IPS, and endpoint protection platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, CrowdStrike)
• Skilled in managing and tuning SIEM solutions (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar)
• Expertise in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience implementing cloud security controls across Azure and / or AWS
• Proficiency with security hardening, identity and access management (IAM), and zero-trust architectures
• Knowledge of encryption standards, PKI, and network protocols
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI DSS
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Microsoft Security credentials are advantageous

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology