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NAFFCO Careers

IT Cybersecurity Engineer

NAFFCO Careers
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Entry

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and operate security controls that protect the organization’s IT infrastructure, systems, applications, and data. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies, a solid understanding of network and system security, and the ability to detect, respond to, and remediate cybersecurity threats and incidents in an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls across networks, systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
  • Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR/XDR, DLP, and patch management.
  • Configure and manage network security, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and email security solutions.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) and coordinate remediation activities with IT and infrastructure teams.
  • Support SIEM operations, including log analysis, alert triage, use-case tuning, and incident investigation.
  • Ensure secure configuration of operating systems through OS hardening, baseline controls, and security best practices.
  • Support Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication mechanisms, encryption, and key management practices.
  • Assist with cloud security implementation and monitoring across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
  • Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews.
  • Maintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance evidence.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) processes
  • Network security principles and architectures
  • Operating system security and hardening (Windows & Linux)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Encryption and secure communication protocols

Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including:

  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Patch management solutions
  • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  • Email security gateways
  • SIEM platforms
  • Vulnerability scanning and VAPT tools
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • 3–5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience in an enterprise or SOC environment.

Preferred Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or GIAC certifications

Key Skills

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Posted
Jan 09, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Dubai

Industries

Public Safety

Categories

Information Technology

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