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Dicetek LLC

Security Engineer

Dicetek LLC
United Arab Emirates · Contract · Not Applicable

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer with 7-10 years of proven expertise in application, infrastructure, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in penetration testing, DevSecOps practices, cloud security (AWS & Azure), and security architecture. They will also play a key role in building a strong security culture, driving awareness, and collaborating with multiple teams to integrate security seamlessly across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform penetration testing of web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
  • Perform secure code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in application code, scripts, and configurations.
  • Configure, fine-tune, and review results from SAST, DAST, IaC, container, and dependency scanning tools.
  • Drive DevSecOps initiatives, including security integration in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Review and enhance Kubernetes security, container security, and infrastructure security.
  • Contribute to security architecture design and reviews for applications, infrastructure, and cloud.
  • Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
  • Establish and deliver security training, awareness sessions, and best practices to teams.
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and delivery.
  • Act as a security advisor to stakeholders, explaining risks and recommendations in simple, non-technical terms.
  • Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, ensuring lessons learned are applied.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and new security technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in information security roles.
  • Strong expertise in penetration testing (web, mobile, API) with hands-on experience.
  • Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, and container security tools (e.g., SemGrep, Checkmarx, Veracode, BurpSuite, ZAP, Prisma, Trivy, etc.).
  • Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipeline security, and security automation.
  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices in AWS and Azure (e.g., IAM, networking, encryption, monitoring).
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and container runtime security.
  • Solid grasp of security architecture and secure design principles.
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP, CCSP, CKS, CKA, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Exposure to GRC frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, CIS).
  • Familiarity with privacy and compliance requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.).

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative approach, working effectively with development, DevOps, product, and leadership teams.
  • Passion for continuous learning and building a culture of security.

Key Skills

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Posted
Sep 04, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Abu Dhabi

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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