Security Engineer

Dicetek LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a seasoned Security Engineer with 7–12 years of experience to architect and defend cloud, infrastructure, and application layers.

You will lead penetration testing, secure code reviews, DevSecOps integration, and security automation across AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and container runtimes while translating risk into actionable guidance for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of professional experience in information security roles.
• Proven hands-on expertise in web, mobile, and API security testing.
• Proficiency with security tooling: SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, and container scanning.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD security, and security automation frameworks.
• Cloud security best practices in AWS and Azure.
• Kubernetes, Docker, and container runtime security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing across web, mobile, and API surfaces.
• Perform secure code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in code, scripts, and configurations.
• Configure and manage results from SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, and container scanning tools.
• Drive DevSecOps initiatives and security automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance security posture of Kubernetes and container runtimes and underlying infra.
• Contribute to security architecture design and risk reviews for apps, cloud, and infra.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and end-to-end vulnerability management.
• Deliver training and workshops to promote security awareness.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infra teams to ensure secure delivery.
• Act as security advisor translating risks for non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews.

Skills

Penetration testing

Cloud security

DevSecOps

SAST

DAST

SCA

IaC security

Kubernetes

Docker

Python Bash scripting

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Incident response

Communication

Tools

SAST Tools

DAST Tools

SCA Tools

IaC Security Tools

Container scanning tools

Job description

Job Description: Security Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with 7–12 years of expertise in application, infrastructure, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in penetration testing, DevSecOps practices, cloud security (AWS & Azure), and security architecture. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a robust security culture, driving awareness, and seamlessly integrating security practices across multiple cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing across web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
• Execute secure code reviews to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in application code, scripts, and configurations.
• Configure, optimize, and manage results from SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, and container scanning tools.
• Drive DevSecOps initiatives, emphasizing security automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance the security posture of Kubernetes, container runtimes, and the underlying infrastructure.
• Contribute to security architecture design and conduct risk reviews for applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and end-to-end vulnerability management.
• Promote security awareness by establishing and delivering training sessions and best-practice workshops.
• Partner with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to guarantee secure design and delivery.
• Act as a trusted security advisor, translating complex technical risks into actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in incident response, conduct post-incident reviews, and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
• Stay continuously updated on emerging threats, modern attack vectors, and innovative security technologies.

Experience & Soft Skills

• 7–12 years of professional experience in information security roles.
• Proven hands-on expertise in web, mobile, and API penetration testing.
• Proficiency with application and infrastructure security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, and container scanning).
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipeline security, and security automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, specifically within AWS and Azure.
• Solid grasp of Kubernetes, Docker, container runtime security, and secure architecture design principles.
• Proficient scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to build and automate security workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate technical risks clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Highly collaborative approach when working with development, DevOps, product, and leadership teams.
• Passion for continuous learning and championing a company-wide culture of security.