Principal Security Engineer

Synechron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in Abu Dhabi seeks a Principal Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts for core banking platforms, shaping secure architectures and security programs.

The role requires 10+ years in cybersecurity, CISSP/OSCP preferred, and a track record of delivering encryption, identity, and threat-detection solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• CISSP and/or OSCP certifications preferred.
• Ability to design security architectures for banking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in cybersecurity engineering.
• Lead implementation of security solutions (encryption, identity, threat detection).
• Guide security teams and ensure adherence to client security standards and frameworks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security architecture

Threat detection

Leadership

Encryption

Identity management

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Principal Security Engineer position at Synechron in Abu Dhabi.

• Role Title: Principal Security Engineer
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Employment type: Full-time
• Domain: Banking

About Company:

Synechron is a global technology consulting firm that helps leading organizations accelerate digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and agility. With more than 16,700 professionals across around 60 offices in over 22 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering.

Our regional teams, supported by strategic delivery centers, provide scalable, cost-efficient solutions tailored to local markets. Through our award-winning Synechron FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable clients to innovate fast and lead with confidence. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Synechron: Technology and AI Consulting for Business

Synechron is an innovative global consulting firm delivering industry-leading digital solutions to transform and empower businesses.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Synechron's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, Same Difference, was developed because we believe in a culture of listening, respect, and opportunity.

We each bring unique backgrounds, thoughts, talents, and experiences with us to work every day, and we know that by embracing them, we are creating an even greater Synechron. The best way to build a strong team is to value individual differences. So, it doesn't matter where you're from or what you've had to do to get here - if you have the skills, enthusiasm, and drive to make your mark, we'll support you like we support each other. Choose a career with us and let's pursue innovation, together.

Job Description:

Certifications:

• CISSP; OSCP (preferred)
• Provide technical leadership in cybersecurity engineering - design advanced security architectures for critical banking platforms;
• Lead implementation of security solutions (encryption, identity, threat detection);
• Guide security teams in best practices and remediation strategies; ensure all projects adhere to Client security standards and frameworks (compliance, risk mitigation).