The company is seeking a dedicated Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure platforms to own and enhance the cloud security posture across the organization. This role will embed security best practices into architecture, operations, and delivery workflows, ensuring a resilient, compliant, and well-governed cloud environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cloud engineering and operational teams to implement preventative and detective security controls, respond to security incidents, and continuously improve cloud security practices aligned with business objectives.
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Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Language Requirements: Not specified
Overall Responsibilities:
- Maintain and improve the security posture of cloud environments with a focus on vulnerability detection, threat modelling, and risk mitigation.
- Develop and implement security policies, governance controls, and access management frameworks such as RBAC and least-privilege principles.
- Lead security assessments and respond efficiently to cloud security incidents, supporting investigations and mitigation efforts.
- Define, document, and enforce secure cloud architecture patterns, configurations, and operational standards.
- Collaborate with cloud engineering, application teams, and security operations to embed security controls into pipelines and workflows.
- Monitor cloud environments for compliance and security risks, recommending improvements and remedial actions.
- Advocate security best practices across teams, balancing security with operational agility and delivery speed.
Experience Requirements:
- 5 to 6 years of professional experience in cloud security engineering, with hands-on work in AWS and Azure environments.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing security controls, threat modeling, and incident management.
- Experience working with native cloud security tools and automation frameworks.
- Industry experience in regulated or enterprise environments is preferred, especially in financial services, healthcare, or similar sectors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; relevant professional experience may substitute.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent are preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in cloud security, DevSecOps, and compliance standards.
