Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Abu Dhabi UAE-28 Months

Segula Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead client engagements and deliver robust cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate must have over 15 years of experience in Cyber and Information Security and proven expertise in designing cybersecurity architectures. Responsibilities include implementing various cybersecurity solutions and conducting risk assessments. This position is a contract role with no remote work availability.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years experience in Cyber and Information Security.
• 7 years experience in designing & building cybersecurity architectures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements providing global technical cybersecurity expertise.
• Design and develop cybersecurity architectures for IT/OT systems.
• Support cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Skills

Cybersecurity technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Cisco certification

CISSP certification

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

SIEM

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Lead client engagements and provide global technical cybersecurity expertise.

Lead and deliver cybersecurity design and integration projects and support consulting services (architectures review, compliance/gap assessment, risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing etc.) to clients with IT and OT environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity technical expertise and produce cybersecurity deliverables.
• Identifying and addressing client needs: building solid relationships; developing an awareness of cyber services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.
• Design and develop cybersecurity architectures for IT/OT systems and networks.
• Develop the system/subsystem security designs, system and network architecture designs, security management backup and recovery and patch management plans.
• Implement, build and integrate (installation, configuration, hardening, integration and testing) cybersecurity solutions (AntiMalware, log management, identity management, VPN, application whitelist, backup, patch management etc.).
• Lead and contribute to Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and produce testing reports.
• Support and contribute to cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for IT/OT systems.
• Use, develop and adapt risk assessment methodologies and tools for both IT/OT systems.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Derive cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for action according to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training for the cybersecurity components that are part of the security design and prepare training materials.
• Support the project manager in regular progress review meetings reporting project progress to company management and the customer.
• Ensure project within the timeline and quality as per the project plan.

Work Experience Requirements

• More than 15 years experience in Cyber and Information Security field
• 7 years experience in designing & building cybersecurity architectures and solutions (Firewalls, IDS, Endpoint Protection, Application Whitelist, SIEM, Remote Access, Patch Management, VPN etc.)
• 5 years experience in cybersecurity consulting and services (framework development, audit, compliance/gap assessment, risk assessment/treatment, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing).
• 3 years experience in OT environments preferably Aviation and Transportation.
• Solid knowledge of both international and regional standards and frameworks (e.g. NESA, ISR, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and NIST).
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office: Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

Qualification Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity Engineering or Data Science.
• Relevant accreditations and vendor certifications such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Red Hat, Microsoft etc. and other internationally recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, IEC 62443, CEH etc.

Preferred

• Masters degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity or Data Science.
• Previous experience in Engineering/Consulting/Professional services in Aviation and/or OT environments.

Additional Information

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract