SR. SYSTEMS ENGINEER

QatarEnergy Qatarization; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Systems Security. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of ICT systems that support business operations. You will lead the implementation of security practices, mentor junior team members, and ensure compliance with international security frameworks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in systems security operations, cloud security, and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a secure working environment and drive the company's success through innovative security solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT with 5+ years in systems security operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and risk management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain daily security operations of critical systems.
• Design and manage security controls for applications and cloud services.

Skills

Systems Security Operations

Application Security Controls

Cloud Security Management

Threat Management

Public Key Infrastructure

Troubleshooting Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

CISSP or CCIE certification

Microsoft Azure and AWS security certification

Tools

EDR Tools

Multi Factor Authentication

Key Vaults

Defender for Microsoft Azure

Antivirus Solutions

Host-Based Firewall/IPS

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

QatarEnergy is looking to recruit a Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Security) that will join a team responsible for overall protection, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the ICT systems that supports business operations. The new member is required to support and maintain the day-to-day security operations and system change lifecycle of critical security systems and devices, tools & services. The new member is also required to provide senior technical support for all systems security whilst providing leadership & mentoring to junior team members. The role will be an enabler to the company’s success through development and implementation of security practices that create a secure working environment.

Required Experience and Skills

1. Proficiency in written and spoken English.
2. 8 or more years of demonstrated experience in IT of which minimal 5 years of experience in systems security operations function.
3. Design, deploy, and manage application system security controls such as application whitelisting.
4. Design, deploy and manage Advanced Threat Prevention, Antivirus, host-based firewall/IPS, application control, security scanning for file servers, encryption and device controls.
5. Design, deploy, and manage cloud security function such as Multi Factor Authentication, Key Vaults, Defender for Microsoft Azure and implement the same controls in Amazon AWS and Google GCP.
6. Efficient threat management by integration using visibility from EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools and endpoint posture status with remediation.
7. Design, deploy, and manage Public Key Infrastructure and HSM solutions.
8. Design and manage all data plane operations on Key Vaults and all objects in it.
9. Design, design and deploy Privileged Access Management Services which includes management of privileged accounts, secure access to resources (on premise and in the cloud).
10. Strong troubleshooting skills in network, software configuration, log interpretation, etc.
11. Develop and create processes and procedures in compliance with QatarEnergy security policies and internationally recognized security frameworks and standards such as ISO and NIST.
12. Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation (High-Level Designs) for security systems.
13. Identify security controls to mitigate newly identified vulnerabilities and risks; and recommend control changes or improvements as needed.
14. Analyze requests and incidents from QatarEnergy staff and provide solution based on the QatarEnergy Cyber Information Security Framework.
15. Ability to provide information security guidance and counsel to QatarEnergy lines of business in the assessment and development of new business process and related IT processes.
16. Has presentation skills that will gain acceptance of proposed solution from impacted stakeholders.
17. Extensive technical knowledge with the latest security solutions and threat vectors.
18. Has multitasking, problem solving, and strong analytics skills.
19. Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
20. Attains risk management skills in providing security reports and escalating critical security threats.
21. Attains solid project management skills that will lead to serving security requirements and obtain information about solutions and successful delivery.

Educational Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
2. Recognized information security certification such as CISSP or CCIE.
3. Certification in Microsoft Azure and AWS security is a plus.