MSS Engineering Manager

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced MSS Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team focused on delivering innovative security solutions. Candidates must have 9 to 12 years of security engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of security technologies. Responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of security infrastructure, providing technical guidance, and fostering a high-performance team culture. This role demands proactive improvement of security posture for the organization.

Qualifications

• 9 to 12 years of experience in security engineering with focus on Managed Security Services (MSS).
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS.
• Experience leading engineering teams and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of MSS engineers ensuring delivery of high-quality security solutions.
• Oversee design implementation and optimization of security infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex security issues.

Skills

Security engineering

Leadership

Security technologies

Technical communication

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MSS Engineering Manager to lead and manage our Managed Security Services (MSS) engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security technologies engineering best practices and the ability to oversee the design implementation and optimization of security solutions for our clients. This role demands strong leadership technical expertise and a proactive approach to improving the security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of MSS engineers ensuring the delivery of high-quality innovative security solutions.
• Oversee the design implementation and optimization of security infrastructure ensuring alignment with customer requirements and best practices.
• Ensure effective management of security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM platforms and other core security tools.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team on complex security issues, offering solutions to meet both internal and client needs.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., SOC, product development) to ensure that security engineering efforts are integrated into broader business and security strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes ensuring high availability, scalability and security of systems deployed for clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities and technologies and integrate them into the organization's security strategy.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture focusing on professional growth and development of engineering staff.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 9 to 12 years of relevant experience in security engineering with a focus on Managed Security Services (MSS).
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security and other critical security platforms.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams including project management, resource allocation and team performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, cloud security and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Hands‑on experience with security architecture design, security protocols and incident response.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams to implement integrated security solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentorship experience in guiding engineering teams through technical challenges and driving innovation.

Required Experience

Manager