Senior Security Lead - F5 WAF and Firewall

Intertec Softwares; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dubai seeks a Senior Technical Manager to lead large projects, oversee technical teams, and engage with stakeholders. This role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to enhance team performance while ensuring adherence to compliance and security standards. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple objectives and requests.
• Experience in leading technical teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large projects and ensure delivery within schedule.
• Engage with practice teams during large solution phases.
• Conduct trainings for both teams and customers.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder relationship building

Cross-department communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forcepoint - Web Security Gateway

F5 WAF

Checkpoints Firewalls

ISO 27001 compliance tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES TASKS AND AUTHORITIES)

• Scope and Costing structure Large Projects / VIC Customers.
• Review and Approve HLDs and LLDs Migration Plans.
• Engage with Practice team during Solution phase for large deals
• Steer Cos Lead Quarterly SBRs and QBRs.
• Identify areas of Automation.
• Create Business opportunities on active engagements (Tech Refresh Migrations EOL/EOS).
• Empower Engineers - Drive Growth Development plans.
• Track Report and Govern KPIs of all Service Delivery
• Drive and Manage Internal & External Trainings.
• L4-Support Mentor L3s.
• Assistance and guidance to team in office and field.
• Technical SME leading the Technical team for the technologies listed below in the Competency table
• Handle Large projects for self and team.
• Deliver Projects within the schedule and budgets.
• Critical customer incidents/breakdowns troubleshooting them with the team and closure within the agreed service levels.
• Assist & Plan Execution of Health Check services and closure along with the team for AMC customers.
• Conducting trainings for teams & customers.
• Adherence to Process Policies & Procedures for self and team.
• Maintain and acquire Certifications as per Business Requirements for self and team.
• Escalating and coordinating with SMEs/vendors for critical cases and major implementation related issues.
• Willing to work on-field at customer premises for undertaking Projects & Support functions based on the requirement.
• Provide a consultative approach in delivering Projects & Support Functions which can lead to additional opportunities.
• Ability to create & review manuals project & support documents for self and team.
• Ability to lead by example and be able to quickly establish respect of both team members and external vendors from technical and management perspective. Ability to inspire confidence in users.
• Ability to multi-task prioritize multiple objectives initiatives and requests.
• Self-Starter and able to work independently and as part of the team.
• Must have excellent cross department communication and adept at building relationships with stakeholders.

TECHNICAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Forcepoint - Web Security Gateway
• Forcepoint - DLP
• F5 WAF - (OnPrem Azure WAF & CWAF)
• Firewalls (Checkpoint OnPrem Cloud & Meastro Forcepoint Cisco)
• Other Security Risk and compliance
• -ISO 27001 - Related Operational and compliance tasks as per SOA and ISMS scope
• -Perform Risk assessment and follow-up on treatment for all vertical/domains
• -ISO 27001 metrics data collection and follow-up

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task prioritize multiple objectives initiatives and requests
• High Degree of Perseverance
• Very good Customer handling Skills
• Can do attitude
• .Open to learn new technologies

Required Experience

Senior IC