Senior Security Engineer

Dautom; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the UAE IT Industry is seeking a skilled Senior Security Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity measures. You will conduct source code reviews, perform penetration testing, and collaborate with development teams. Candidates must have over 7 years of cyber security experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge in programming languages like Java and Swift. Familiarity with security frameworks is a plus. Arabic speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cyber security, specifically in source code review and VAPT.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or similar are preferred.
• Good understanding of security technologies like proxies and IDPs.
• Good knowledge of managing, installing, and operating security-related software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough source code reviews to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Investigating security breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing on applications.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to security assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to implement effective security policies.

Skills

Source code review

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)

Java

Swift

.NET

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cyber security knowledge

Scripting

Network security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

Antivirus software

Job description

Client Introduction:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with one of our esteemed clients. This client is a global leader in the UAE IT Industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. They have chosen Dautom as their trusted partner for their upcoming projects.

Job Overview:

Senior Security Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct thorough source code reviews to identify potential security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security best practices.

Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on various applications and systems.

Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.

Work closely with the software development team to communicate potential security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cyber security threats, trends, and technologies.

Develop and maintain documentation related to security assessments, discoveries, and remediation activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective security policies and practices across the organization.

monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users.

Perform ethical hacking as and when required.

Conduct threat and risk analysis on a regular basis and provide viable solutions for them.

Design secure principles, develop security features, actively participate in security architecture reviews, and optimize new technology services.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in cyber security, specifically in source code review and VAPT.

Strong knowledge of programming languages, specifically Java, Swift, and .net.

Job Description -

Familiarity with various security frameworks and standards.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or similar are preferred.

Good understanding of security technologies including firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus software, and IDPs etc.

Good knowledge of penetration testing, network security, and the techniques used to expose & correct security flaws.

A good knowledge of scripting, hacking, networking, and operating systems are a must.

Good knowledge of managing, installing, and operating security related software’s.

Arabic speakers are a plus.

Knowledge of white-box testing is a plus.