Vulnerability Security Engineer: Cloud & OT Defender

Vinci Deutschland; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Axians Emirates, part of Cegelec Abu Dhabi and a VINCI Energies entity, seeks a Vulnerability Security Engineer to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities across IT, cloud and OT environments. You will conduct vulnerability assessments, manage scanning platforms and coordinate remediation activities to ensure continuous monitoring and reporting of security risks.

Required are 2–5 years of cybersecurity experience, a bachelor's in a related field and hands-on scanning tool expertise (Nessus, Qualys,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science or a related field
• Hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessment and management
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools is essential
• Familiarity with CVE/CVSS scoring and remediation tracking

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 and ensure timely resolution.
• Validate remediation actions through rescanning and appropriate verification methods.
• Monitor emerging vulnerabilities, security advisories and threat intelligence and escalate critical risks when necessary.
• Maintain vulnerability dashboards, risk registers and remediation reports for technical teams and management.
• Support vulnerability risk assessments, security exceptions, audits and continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Security operations

Threat prioritization

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Job description

Axians Emirates, part of Cegelec Abu Dhabi and a VINCI Energies entity, seeks a Vulnerability Security Engineer to manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities across IT, cloud and OT environments. You will conduct vulnerability assessments, manage scanning platforms and coordinate remediation activities to ensure continuous monitoring and reporting of security risks.

Required are 2–5 years of cybersecurity experience, a bachelor's in a related field and hands-on scanning tool expertise (Nessus, Qualys,