Security Engineer | MACH Consultants | Qatar

Mach Consultants; Qatar; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

MACH Consultants is seeking a seasoned Security Engineer in Qatar with 10+ years of enterprise security experience. You will deploy and manage core security infrastructure including firewalls, proxies, VPNs, and threat defense platforms.

The role collaborates with security architects, SOC, and IT teams to ensure strong security postures in a fast-paced consulting environment. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, FireEye APT, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise security engineering and infrastructure hardening.
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, and enterprise firewall platforms.
• Experience with FireEye APT, BlueCoat Proxy, Kemp load balancers, and Cisco ACS/ISE.
• Knowledge of DNS security, PKI, certificate management, and Privileged Access Management.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, test, and maintain enterprise security appliances and threat defense systems.
• Manage advanced threat protection platforms including FireEye APT, BlueCoat Proxy, and HP TippingPoint IPS.
• Configure Kemp load balancers, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and Cisco ACS/ISE identity services.
• Implement and support PKI, certificate management, and PAM.
• Monitor SIEM alerts and participate in incident response containment.

Skills

Firewall management

VPN/ACLs

SIEM

PKI

Privileged Access Management

Incident response

Troubleshooting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA/ISE

BlueCoat Proxy

Kemp load balancers

FireEye APT

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

Job description

Position Summary

MACH Consultants is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Security Engineer with 10+ years of enterprise security engineering and infrastructure protection experience to join our client team on a full-time, permanent basis in Qatar. In this specialized cybersecurity engineering role, you will spearhead deploying, configuring, and managing advanced security appliances, threat detection systems, proxy gateways, and identity management solutions. You will work closely with security architects, SOC analysts, and IT administrators to maintain robust operational defenses. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science or cybersecurity, deep practical mastery of firewalls, SIEM, proxy systems, VPNs, and immediate availability for deployment in Qatar.

Detailed Job Description

As a Security Engineer at MACH Consultants in Qatar, you will take full ownership of deploying and maintaining core security infrastructure, proxy systems, authentication mechanisms, and threat defense platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass configuring Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, managing Kemp load balancers, BlueCoat proxies, and FireEye APT detection systems, administering Cisco AnyConnect VPN and Cisco ACS/ISE platforms, and maintaining PKI and privileged access controls. You will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to investigate security alerts, perform patch management, and optimize system security. Working in a fast-paced technology consulting environment in Qatar, you will drive operational cybersecurity excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, test, and maintain enterprise security appliances, firewalls, and threat defense systems.
• Manage advanced threat protection platforms including FireEye APT, BlueCoat Proxy, and HP TippingPoint IPS.
• Configure and administer Kemp load balancers, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and Cisco ACS / ISE identity services.
• Implement and support PKI, certificate management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and access control mechanisms.
• Monitor security telemetry, analyze SIEM alerts, and participate in incident response containment activities.
• Perform regular security patching, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability remediation across security hardware.
• Collaborate proactively with network engineers, security architects, and IT operations squads.
• Enforce Microsoft and Linux security hardening baselines across corporate infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, deployment runbooks, and asset inventory logs.
• Provide tier-2 and tier-3 technical escalation support for complex security infrastructure incidents.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of professional working experience in enterprise security engineering and infrastructure hardening.
• Strong technical proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, and enterprise firewall platforms.
• Solid operational experience with FireEye APT, BlueCoat Proxy, Kemp load balancers, and Cisco ACS/ISE.
• Proven practical knowledge of DNS security, PKI, certificate management, and Privileged Access Management.
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and clear technical communication skills.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Qatar (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or vendor credentials (PCNSE, NSE 4/7).
• Hands-on scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for security task automation.
• Prior working experience in banking, telecommunications, or enterprise IT consultancy firms across the GCC.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security monitoring (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch).
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.

Application Information

• Recruiter: MACH Consultants Talent Acquisition Team
• Contact Name: Srujita Akula (Talent Acquisition)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Qatar)
• Application Instructions: Interested candidates meeting all security engineering criteria should send their updated CVs directly via email to Srujita Akula at [e-mail].

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior security engineering roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on experience with FireEye, BlueCoat, Cisco ISE, and firewall management in enterprise environments.