Junior Engineer – Cyber Security & IT-UAEN-Dubai, UAE

Segula Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a full-time Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and modernize its IT and cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong scripting skills, and a bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity. Responsibilities include assisting with VMware setups, supporting Active Directory, and contributing to infrastructure improvement projects. This role is only open to UAEN candidates.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience in IT and cybersecurity architecture.
• Experience in cybersecurity technical evaluation.
• Knowledge of international standards and frameworks.
• Exposure to virtualization and directory services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in VMware vSphere and vSAN setup and monitoring.
• Support Active Directory and Windows Server administration.
• Contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Maintain and secure data center systems.
• Develop scripts to automate IT operations.

Skills

Scripting skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Tools

VMware

Python

PowerShell

Active Directory

Cisco

Job description

Job Objective

To support the enhancement and modernization of a network and IT infrastructure. The role focuses on assisting with virtualization, storage, networking and cybersecurity operations while gaining hands‑on experience under the guidance of senior engineers to build expertise in enterprise infrastructure engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup, configuration and monitoring of VMware vSphere and vSAN environments.
• Support Active Directory and Windows Server administration including account management and group policies.
• Contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects (virtualization, storage, backup and networking improvements).
• Help maintain and secure data center systems with patching, hardening and compliance checks.
• Develop and maintain scripts (Python, PowerShell or Bash) to automate IT operations.
• Perform data analytics and reporting to track infrastructure performance and security metrics.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting alongside senior engineers.
• Document procedures, configurations and project updates.

Qualifications

Work Experience Requirements

• 1 to 2 years experience in designing, installing and configuring IT and cybersecurity architectures (firewalls, IDS, wireless, security, endpoint protection, SIEM, VPN, PKI, IAM, etc.).
• Previous experience in cybersecurity technical evaluation (vulnerability assessment and remediation, penetration testing, etc.).
• Strong scripting skills.
• Previous experience in international and/or regional standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27, NIST, ADSIC, NESA, Dubai ISR).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze multiple views and data sets.
• Proven organizational ability and team player.
• Willingness to learn and to work with a diverse range of people at all levels.
• Pro‑active self‑starter.
• Customer focused with ability to build enduring trusting relationships.
• Flexible.
• Tenacious with a strong desire to succeed.

Qualification Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Software Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge in:
  • Networking (Cisco, TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless).
  • Cybersecurity principles (threats, vulnerabilities, authentication, ethical hacking basics).
  • Programming & scripting (Python, PowerShell or Bash).
  • Exposure to virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V) and directory services (Active Directory) through coursework, labs or internships.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively in a project environment.

Additional Information

Preferred Skills

• Project experience in data center or infrastructure enhancement.
• Familiarity with Linux administration and storage technologies.
• Awareness of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Certifications (or progress toward):
  • CompTIA Security or Network.
  • Cisco CCNA.
  • VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA).
  • Microsoft Fundamentals (Azure/Active Directory).
• Fluent in Arabic.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This opportunity open to UAEN only.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full‑time