UDX Signature Developer – Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Allot Communications; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity company is seeking a UDX Signature Developer to join their team in Ajman, UAE. The role involves developing signatures to monitor and block application network activity, analyzing network traffic, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of network protocols and experience in a Linux environment, along with conversational English and Arabic skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of network protocols (Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/S, DNS, TLS/SSL).
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic using Wireshark, tcpdump and similar tools.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and confident use of the command line.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write signatures for monitoring and blocking application network activity.
• Test signatures for accuracy, stability, and performance.
• Face-to-face collaboration with clients for deployment and support.

Skills

Strong understanding of network protocols

Proficiency in analyzing network traffic

Experience in Linux environment

Conversational English and Arabic skills

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Overview

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates • Full time

UDX Signature Developer – Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

UDX Signature Developer – Ajman, United Arab Emirates

On-site note

• On-site working model - Requires attending office/Clients in Ajman, UAE
• Full time position - Working shifts

Who we are

Allot is an industry leader in network security and visibility. A global growing company in cyber-security with a strong Tier1 customer base. We embrace an Agile way of working, priding ourselves on being fast, diverse, and dynamic. We are real team players who are ready to go the extra mile to succeed. We believe that anyone can make an impact and together our team spirit makes all the difference. This is your opportunity to develop, professionally and personally.

We are looking for a UDX Signature Developer to join our team in Ajman, UAE

• Development and writing signatures for monitoring and blocking application network activity.
• Researching application behavior at the network level to identify unique traffic characteristics (identifiers).
• Testing signatures for accuracy, stability, and performance.
• Analyzing PCAP traces and logs to verify and debug signatures.
• Reducing false positives and improving detection efficiency.
• Face-to-face collaboration with Allot customers, including regular visits to client offices to support deployment, troubleshooting, and relationship management.
• Collaborating with Allot engineers and researchers to clarify requirements.
• Participating in the development, optimization, and maintenance of the signature database.
• Maintaining internal documentation and testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of network protocols (Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/S, DNS, TLS/SSL, etc.).
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic using Wireshark, tcpdump and similar tools.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and confident use of the command line.
• Knowledge of DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) principles, application identification, and Layer 7 filtering.
• Willingness to participate team oncall rotation, including weekends and off-business hours
• Working in morning and evening shifts
• Conversational English and Arabic skills.

Would be a plus

• Knowledge of Python, Bash, or other scripting languages (e.g., for bulk signature generation, testing, or debugging).
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD processes for signature delivery.
• Possession of certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, RHSCA.

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in a team and clearly communicate technical details.
• Initiative and readiness to independently research new technologies.

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