Senior Cyber Security Engineer

MEX Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiBank Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to defend critical systems, hunt threats, and implement security controls across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will lead SIEM/EDR operations, manage PAM and DLP, and develop automation scripts to strengthen incident response. A strong foundation in security frameworks and cross‑functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering or security operations roles.
• Hands-on with EDR/XDR, PAM, DLP, SSO/MFA, and cloud security across multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with threat hunting, incident response, and SOC automation.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize SIEM/EDR platforms (Azure Sentinel, QRadar) including alerts/dashboards.
• Manage Defenders endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads.
• Perform advanced threat hunting across SIEM/EDR and cloud telemetry.
• Develop incident response playbooks integrated with SOAR for rapid response.
• Implement SSO/MFA/Zero Trust and PAM controls.
• Deploy and manage DLP, encryption, and data classification frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT/DevOps to remediate risks promptly.
• Map detection activities to MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Threat hunting

Incident response

Automation scripting

Cloud security

EDR/XDR tools

PAM management

DLP technologies

Data classification

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

CCNA

CCNP Security

CISA

Azure SC-200

SC-100

Tools

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Delinea

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

ARCOS

Forcepoint

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Welcome to MultiBank Group, a global financial pioneer established in 2005 in California and now proudly headquartered in Dubai, UAE. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge trading technology, unparalleled liquidity, and exceptional customer service. Our extensive range of financial products includes Forex, Metals, Shares, Indices, Commodities, and Cryptocurrency CFDs.

Join our thriving community of over 2 million clients across 100 countries, contributing to a daily trading volume exceeding US$ 18.1 billion. As a heavily regulated institution with oversight from 17+ financial regulators across 5 continents, and recipient of over 70 financial awards, MultiBank Group is devoted to innovation, excellence, and empowering our clients to achieve their financial goals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. This role is hands-on and technical, covering SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, firewalls, IPS/WAF, web filtering, and identity/access management. You will actively defend the organization against threats, conduct advanced threat hunting, and ensure the secure operation of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, tune, and optimize SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel, QRadar) including alerting, dashboards, and automated playbooks.
• Manage Microsoft Defender for endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads.
• Perform advanced threat hunting across SIEM, EDR, and cloud telemetry.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks integrated with SOAR for automated and rapid response.
• Implement and manage SSO, MFA, conditional access, and enforce Zero Trust principles.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions for critical accounts.
• Conduct access reviews and enforce role-based access controls.
• Deploy and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across endpoints, email, and cloud platforms.
• Implement data classification, labeling, and encryption frameworks to protect sensitive data
• Manage and maintain firewalls, IPS, WAF, and web filtering/proxy solutions.
• Harden servers, network devices, and cloud workloads according to security best practices.
• Perform segmentation and intrusion prevention to reduce exposure to attacks.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and attack surface management.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to remediate identified risks promptly.
• Map detection and response activities to the MITRE ATT‑CK framework.
• Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Integrate security tools into SOAR workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Support business continuity processes through continued documenting and testing of infrastructure environment.
• Liaising & maintaining appropriate relationships with third party vendors.

Technical Profile

• Required Knowledge and Experience
• 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering or security operations roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• EDR/XDR: Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or equivalent
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, ARCOS
• DLP: Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, Symantec, or equivalent
• SSO/MFA/Identity & Access Management
• Data classification, labeling, and encryption
• Experience with multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) security, cloud security posture management (CSPM) and workload protection.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and tooling.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT‑CK, ISO 27001:2022, and NIST CSF frameworks.
• Experience with threat intelligence feeds and proactive threat hunting.
• Desirable Knowledge and Experience
• Azure SC-200, SC-100, CISA, CCNP Security or any equivalent certification.
• Certified networking credential (CCNA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity architectures (such as ZTA, SASE, SDP).
• Experience with threat intelligence feeds and proactive threat hunting
• Exposure to red/blue team exercises
• Passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A trading andcrypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.