IT Cybersecurity Engineer
NAFFCO CareersUnited Arab Emirates1 day ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
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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
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.
- 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
- 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.
- CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or GIAC certifications
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