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Technical Lead - Application Security

Census Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 06 Apr 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a team of security engineers and consultants in delivering bespoke cybersecurity services. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical leadership on major projects involving emerging technologies.
  • Researching, analyzing, and solving demanding technical challenges.
  • Creating and reviewing security architectures and designs to align with product security requirements.
  • Assisting in the collection and translation of security requirements.
  • Driving and supporting threat modeling and attack surface assessments across various application software domains (cloud, mobile, web).
  • Planning and executing end-to-end security posture assessments.
  • Managing a team to ensure effective assessment and research of cutting-edge technologies.
  • Documenting and presenting product security risks.

CENSUS is an internationally acclaimed cybersecurity services provider supporting multiple industries with IT and OT security services. Our clients include public and private organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies. Our focus is on providing unparalleled security consulting and assessment services powered by cutting-edge research and extensive engineering expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in an application security related role.
  • 2+ years in a leading application security architecture role.
  • Proficient in English with excellent communication skills.

Required Skills:

  • In-depth exposure to security concepts and protocols across Application types.
  • Extensive experience in producing and reviewing application security architecture.
  • Proficiency with Mobile, Cloud, and Web platforms.
  • Experience with source code comprehension and identifying security flaws in various programming languages.
  • Familiarity with application authentication, authorization, and cryptographic protocols.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Familiarity with application debugging, reverse engineering, and security testing methods.
  • Experience in working with international teams across different regions.

CENSUS provides a collaborative and creative work environment among exceptional engineers, access to technology, training, and resources for personal development, as well as opportunities for diversified project experience and professional growth. A supportive atmosphere with a friendly workplace culture and competitive salary is also offered.

CENSUS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a discrimination-free workplace and providing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

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About Census

Census is an independent, privately funded and internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security services to public and private organizations around the world, including international financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting edge research, scientific analysis and real-world engineering, CENSUS delivers unparalleled security assessment services for software, devices, infrastructure, and organizations. Through assessment services that cover all aspects of product development we enable clients to meet the requirements of planned product releases. Through focused consultancy services we help clients in their cybersecurity maturity journey, improving their cyber resilience and protecting their digital investments. CENSUS is committed to the highest standards of service delivery and operations. We are an ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and CREST certified company, while our engineering team holds Offensive Security, CREST, GCIH, CEH, ISACA Cobit5 and ISO 27001 & 9001 auditor certifications. We constantly strive for technical excellence in our work and high-quality deliverables, to best support the complex needs of those that define the Digital Now.