Senior Security Engineer

TALENTMATE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

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.
• 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.

Job Details

Role Level: Senior-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Sharjah Company Website: https://sdd.shj.ae/ Job Function: Cybersecurity Company Industry/ Sector: Information Technology (IT)

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Visa
• Family Insurance
• Paid Annual LeavesMaternity and Paternity Leaves