Security Platform Engineer - SIEM/EDR Specialist

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE's Advanced Concepts division seeks a cybersecurity engineer to design, deploy, and maintain critical security platforms in a high-security environment. You will install and tune SIEM/EDR/DLP/IAM/IDS‑IPS, ensure reliable log ingestion, and support incident investigations across on-prem and secured networks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard log sources, enforce security configurations per NIST standards, and contribute to audit readiness and policy compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or platform administration.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or QRadar.
• Experience with endpoint security tools such as EDR/XDR.
• Experience in log management and system integration.
• Experience in classified or high-security environments is preferred.
• Understanding of NIST and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity platforms and technologies (SIEM, EDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, IAM).
• Knowledge of log management, data ingestion, and correlation techniques.
• Knowledge of system and network security principles and practices.
• Knowledge of infrastructure integration and cybersecurity architecture concepts.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and security monitoring workflows.
• Knowledge of security configuration standards and hardening practices.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or SIEM vendor certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade cybersecurity platforms.
• Integrate SIEM, EDR, DLP, IAM, and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Manage log collection, normalization, and SIEM ingestion.
• Tune and optimize detection rules and platform performance.
• Troubleshoot platform, integration, and log flow issues.
• Manage patching, configurations, and system hardening.
• Ensure availability, performance, and reliability of all security platforms.
• Maintain CMDB, documentation, and standard configurations.
• Maintain secure configurations aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and 800-171.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and standards.
• Support Cybersecurity Analyst in log visibility and detection improvements.
• Coordinate with systems and network teams.
• Onboard new log sources and security tools into the platform.
• Provide logs and technical data to support incident investigations.
• Support platform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities.
• Provide documentation and evidence for audit and compliance.
• Perform other responsibilities and additional duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

DLP

IAM

IDS/IPS

Log management

NIST frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

EDGE's Advanced Concepts division seeks a cybersecurity engineer to design, deploy, and maintain critical security platforms in a high-security environment. You will install and tune SIEM/EDR/DLP/IAM/IDS‑IPS, ensure reliable log ingestion, and support incident investigations across on-prem and secured networks.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard log sources, enforce security configurations per NIST standards, and contribute to audit readiness and policy compliance while