About the job
Join a globally recognized financial institution that has been at the forefront of trading technology since 2005, now headquartered in Dubai, UAE. As an established leader in the financial sector, we offer a wide range of products including Forex, Metals, Shares, Indices, Commodities, and Cryptocurrency CFDs. With over 2 million clients across 100 countries and daily trading volumes exceeding US$ 35 billion, we aim to empower our clients to reach their financial objectives through innovation and excellence.
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We are currently looking for a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to become a vital part of our Technology division. This hands-on role requires extensive experience in various cybersecurity domains, including SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, cloud security, and incident response. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency, proactivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
SIEM, EDR & Threat Hunting
- Administer, tune, and optimize SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel, QRadar), including alert rules, dashboards, KQL queries, and automated playbooks.
- Manage Microsoft Defender across endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads.
- Conduct advanced threat hunting using SIEM, EDR, and cloud telemetry.
- Build and maintain incident response playbooks integrated with SOAR tools.
Identity, Access & Zero Trust
- Implement and manage SSO, MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust policies.
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or ARCOS.
- Conduct regular access reviews and enforce strict RBAC controls.
Data Security & DLP
- Deploy and manage enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions across endpoints, email, and cloud.
- Implement and maintain data classification, labeling, and encryption frameworks.
Network & Cloud Security
- Manage firewalls, IPS, WAF, and web filtering/proxy systems (Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Forcepoint).
- Harden servers, network devices, and cloud workloads according to best practices.
- Implement segmentation and intrusion prevention measures.
Vulnerability & Risk Management
- Conduct vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and attack surface assessments.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Platform teams on remediation activities.
Automation & SOAR
- Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash for threat detection, monitoring, and response.
- Integrate security tools into SOAR workflows to increase operational efficiency.
Business Continuity & Vendor Management
- Support business continuity documentation, testing, and processes.
- Maintain effective relationships with key vendors and external partners.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- SIEM tools such as Azure Sentinel or QRadar
- EDR/XDR platforms like Microsoft Defender or CrowdStrike
- PAM solutions (Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, ARCOS)
- DLP platforms including Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, or Symantec
- Firewalls/IPS/WAF technologies (Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Forcepoint)
- Identity & Access Management (SSO/MFA, conditional access, IAM)
- Data classification, labeling, and encryption
- Hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and CSPM tools.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001:2022, and NIST CSF frameworks.
- Experience with threat intelligence feeds and proactive threat hunting.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
- Certifications such as SC-200, SC-100, CISA, CCNP Security, or equivalent.
- Networking certification such as CCNA.
- Understanding of modern security architectures including Zero Trust, SASE, and SDP.
- Exposure to red team / blue team exercises.
Collaboration
- Passion for building secure, scalable, and reliable systems.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Work with an industry-leading global financial institution.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
- Commitment to innovation and professional excellence.
