IT Cybersecurity Engineer

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO, a Dubai-based leader in fire and safety solutions, is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement and operate security controls protecting IT infrastructure, systems, applications and data. The role demands hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies and a solid grasp of enterprise security operations.

The ideal candidate will monitor threats, conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate incident response across cloud and on-premises environments, including AWS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong understanding of SOC processes.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and architectures.
• Strong understanding of OS security and hardening (Windows & Linux).
• Strong understanding of IAM.
• Strong understanding of encryption and secure communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain security controls across networks, systems, applications and cloud platforms.
• Monitor, analyze and respond to security alerts, incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions including EDR/XDR, DLP and patch management.
• Configure and manage network security, WAF and email security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and VAPT; coordinate remediation with IT/infrastructure teams.
• Support SIEM operations including log analysis, alert triage and incident investigation.
• Ensure secure configuration of operating systems through OS hardening and best practices.
• Support IAM authentication mechanisms, encryption and key management practices.
• Assist with cloud security implementation and monitoring across AWS, Azure and/or GCP environments.
• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, forensic investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, procedures and compliance evidence.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and cybersecurity trends.

Skills

SOC processes

Network security

OS security and hardening

IAM

Encryption protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Tools

EDR/XDR

DLP

Patch management

WAF

Email security gateways

SIEM platforms

Vulnerability scanning/VAPT tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Cybersecurity Engineer to design implement and operate security controls that protect the organizations IT infrastructure systems applications and data. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies a solid understanding of network and system security and the ability to detect respond to and remediate cybersecurity threats and incidents in an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain security controls across networks systems applications and cloud platforms.

• Monitor analyze and respond to security alerts incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions including EDR/XDR DLP and patch management.

• Configure and manage network security Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and email security solutions.

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) and coordinate remediation activities with IT and infrastructure teams.

• Support SIEM operations including log analysis alert triage use-case tuning and incident investigation.

• Ensure secure configuration of operating systems through OS hardening baseline controls and security best practices.

• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) authentication mechanisms encryption and key management practices.

• Assist with cloud security implementation and monitoring across AWS Azure and/or GCP environments.

• Participate in incident response root-cause analysis forensic investigations and post-incident reviews.

• Maintain cybersecurity documentation policies procedures and compliance evidence.

• Stay current with emerging threats vulnerabilities and cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Strong understanding of:

• Security Operations Center (SOC) processes

• Network security principles and architectures

• Operating system security and hardening (Windows & Linux)

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Encryption and secure communication protocols

Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies including:

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Patch management solutions

• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

• Email security gateways

• SIEM platforms

• Vulnerability scanning and VAPT tools

• Working knowledge of Windows Linux and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).

• 35 years of relevant cybersecurity experience in an enterprise or SOC environment.

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security or CySA

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or GIAC certifications

Key Skills
Dhcp,Active Directory,VMware,Computer Networking,PowerShell,Microsoft Windows Server,Windows,Microsoft Exchange,SAN,Azure,Operating Systems,Dns
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 10000 - 12000