Senior Security Engineer - Cloud, App & IoT Mobility

Derq; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Security Specialist to enhance its security posture. You will assess risks, review cloud and application security, and work closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years in the field, a solid understanding of web security standards, and experience with industry frameworks like SOC 2. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to impact smart infrastructure innovation while working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in security engineering or cloud security.
• Strong understanding of web application security (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience securing cloud platforms including IAM, networking, and encryption.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, startup environments.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks for the platform.
• Review IAM, access controls, and network security.
• Define and improve security policies and controls.
• Contribute to internal documentation and security best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

Application security

Cloud security

Web application security

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

CI/CD security tools

Job description

A leading technology company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Security Specialist to enhance its security posture. You will assess risks, review cloud and application security, and work closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years in the field, a solid understanding of web security standards, and experience with industry frameworks like SOC 2. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to impact smart infrastructure innovation while working in a fast-paced startup environment.