Security Engineer

MIRA- Search; Dubai; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hybrid trading exchange is seeking a Security Engineer to enhance platform security and safeguard smart contracts. This critical role involves developing security strategies, responding to cyber incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure best practices. With a focus on mitigating risks and securing protocols, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-growth Web3/DeFi environment. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, remote work flexibility, and generous vacation days while contributing to the next generation of financial infrastructure.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

28 days of paid vacation

5 additional day-offs

Full remote work option

Opportunity for relocation to Dubai

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT security.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure security principles.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and incident response systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the platform’s security and resilience strategy.
• Ensure the security of IT infrastructure, prevent and respond to cyber incidents.
• Collaborate with developers and technical teams to integrate security best practices.

Skills

Information Security

IT Security

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Technical Degree

Security Certification (CISSP, CISM, OSCP)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Our client is a hybrid trading exchange, merging CeFi and DeFi for a seamless trading experience. They are looking for a Security Engineer to strengthen our platform’s security, safeguard smart contracts, and ensure the integrity of our backend infrastructure. This role is critical in mitigating risks, securing protocol releases, and proactively identifying vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the platform’s security and resilience strategy.
• Ensure the security of IT infrastructure, prevent and respond to cyber incidents.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring and protection systems (SIEM, IDS / IPS, WAF, etc.).
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update IT security documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and technical teams to integrate security best practices.
• Evaluate and test new solutions, analyze vendors and tools.
• Build and manage the security team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT security.
• Experience managing projects and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure security principles.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and incident response systems.
• Experience in developing and maintaining security documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant security regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum methodologies.
• A relevant technical or security-related degree.
• Nice to Have
• Experience in fintech or high-load systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, etc.).
• Experience building security teams and implementing DevSecOps practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation in USDT / USD via contract or crypto payments.
• 28 days of paid vacation + 5 additional day-offs.
• Full remote work, with an option for relocation to Dubai after probation.
• Work in a high-growth Web3 / DeFi environment, securing next-generation financial infrastructure.

Dear Candidates, due to a high volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for considering a career with us.