Vulnerability Risk Engineer - Cloud, OT & IT Security

Vinci Energies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Axians Emirates, part of Cegelec Abu Dhabi and VINCI Energies, seeks a Vulnerability Security Engineer to safeguard IT, cloud, and OT environments for a major client in Abu Dhabi. You will perform vulnerability assessments, manage scans, prioritize risks, and drive remediation with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7, and knowledge of CVE/CVSS.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on vulnerability assessment.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Experience with Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 or Defender VM.
• Knowledge of CVE/CVSS, risk prioritization and remediation tracking.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF or CIS Controls.
• Exposure to cloud security or OT/ICS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments and manage regular security scans across IT infrastructure, applications, cloud and relevant OT environments.
• Analyze and prioritize identified vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, asset criticality and business impact.
• Administer and maintain vulnerability scanning platforms, including scan configurations, schedules, asset coverage and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with IT, security and system owners to track remediation activities, follow up on outstanding findings and ensure timely resolution.
• Validate remediation actions through rescanning and appropriate verification methods.
• Monitor emerging vulnerabilities, security advisories and threat intelligence, escalating critical risks when necessary.
• Maintain vulnerability dashboards, risk registers and remediation reports, providing clear updates to technical teams and management.
• Support vulnerability risk assessments, security exceptions, audits and continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity

Windows/Linux administration

Cloud security exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Job description

Axians Emirates, part of Cegelec Abu Dhabi and VINCI Energies, seeks a Vulnerability Security Engineer to safeguard IT, cloud, and OT environments for a major client in Abu Dhabi. You will perform vulnerability assessments, manage scans, prioritize risks, and drive remediation with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7, and knowledge of CVE/CVSS.