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Senior Security Operations Engineer (Security Operations & AI-Driven Defense)

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Posted: 26 Aug 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $100k - $140k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

At the company, we’re not just hiring a security engineer to react to threats; we want someone who can make threats irrelevant before they escalate into incidents. Our focus is on building an autonomous security operations platform that proactively hunts for vulnerabilities, automatically responds, and continually learns. With real money and real regulations at stake, our mission is clear: protect millions of traders worldwide from risks that could jeopardize their funds and regulatory compliance.

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Scope of Work:
You’ll be responsible for outcomes in Security Operations, focusing on:

  • Threat Detection & Response: Optimizing SIEM, tuning EDR/XDR, incident investigation, and threat hunting.
  • AI-Driven Defense: Developing anomaly detection models and automating phishing detection pipelines.
  • Security Hardening: Managing cloud security posture across AWS, GCP, and Azure, and enforcing IAM policies.
  • Cross-functional Security: Integrating security controls into engineering workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps processes.

What You’ll Do:

  • Detect and Hunt:

    • Build early detection logic and enhance SIEM with custom rules and AI-powered baselines.
    • Conduct threat hunts using behavioral analytics and log forensics.
    • Optimize EDR/XDR configurations to reduce false positives.
  • Automate the Response:

    • Develop intelligent playbooks for incident response to contain threats quickly.
    • Document and automate workflows based on institutional knowledge.
    • Create real-time dashboards for tracking incidents and compliance.
  • Harden the Perimeter:

    • Conduct security assessments across various platforms to identify vulnerabilities.
    • Collaborate with IT and Engineering to implement security measures.
    • Ensure CI/CD guardrails are in place to prevent vulnerabilities.

Who You Are:

  • Over 8 years of experience in security operations, with hands-on experience in incident response and threat detection.
  • Proficient in writing custom detection rules and reducing false positives in a SIEM environment.
  • Skilled in automation using Python, Bash, or Terraform for repetitive tasks.
  • Experienced with AI-driven security methodologies and secure cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Strong communicator, able to articulate technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, GSEC, etc.) are a plus but not mandatory.

Tech Stack:

  • Languages & Automation: Python, Bash, Terraform
  • Detection Tools: SIEM, EDR/XDR platforms, UEBA
  • Cloud Security: AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Identity & Access Management: Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD

Language Requirements: None specified.

The Honest Reality:
This role is demanding and requires you to build systems that effectively identify threats. It involves working in a fast-paced environment where precision and sustainability are critical. If you're looking to simply maintain existing tools, this role may not be suitable for you. However, if you're interested in developing transformative security systems, we encourage you to apply.

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