Data Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Data Security Engineer with 4 to 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise data protection, encryption infrastructure, and database security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in Thales CipherTrust Manager, IBM Guardium/Imperva DAM & FAM, key management, and ISO27001 compliance framework implementations. This role is responsible for securing critical data assets across multi-site infrastructure, supporting PCI DSS and GDPR audits, and configuring robust perimeter and endpoint security controls.

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Key Responsibilities

Data Encryption & Key Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Thales CipherTrust Manager (CM), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), CipherTrust Application Data Protection (CAKM), CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) using KMIP protocols across enterprise sites.

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Database & File Monitoring: Administer IBM Guardium and Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) and File Activity Monitoring (FAM), including S-Tap agent installations, collector configurations, and policy enforcement.

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Compliance & Governance: Implement and lead ISO27001 control frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and prepare evidence to support PCI DSS, GDPR, and statutory financial compliance audits.

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Endpoint & Data Loss Prevention: Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools like Safetica, alongside endpoint protection solutions (Heimdal, Microsoft Defender), ensuring policy compliance across corporate devices.

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Security Operations & Monitoring: Monitor SIEM platforms (FortiSIEM), analyze EDR/DLP alerts, perform triage, and drive rapid incident response and vulnerability patch management.

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Network & Perimeter Security: Configure and maintain WAF, IPS/IDS, Active Directory, firewalls, and IPSec VPN tunnels to secure enterprise perimeter connectivity.

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Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct security posture evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and red team testing using tools such as Nessus, BurpSuite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network, cloud, and infrastructure teams to design encryption policies, deliver technical security demonstrations, and maintain solution stability.

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Required Technical Skills

Encryption & Key Management: Thales CipherTrust Manager (CM), TDE, CAKM, CTE, HSMs, KMIP.

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Database Security: IBM Guardium (DAM/FAM), Imperva DAM, S-Tap agent deployment, Guardium policy creation.

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Security & Network Tools: FortiSIEM, Safetica DLP, Heimdal, Microsoft Defender, Firewalls, VPN config, WAF, IPS/IDS.

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Assessment & Evaluation: Nessus, BurpSuite, Nmap, Netcat, Kali Linux.

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Platforms & Systems: Azure Security, Office 365, VMware, Linux, Active Directory, IAM, Power BI.

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Qualifications & Certifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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Experience: Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in IT data security, encryption, and compliance governance roles.

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Required / Preferred Certifications

CipherTrust Data Security Professional (Thales)

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ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

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CompTIA Security+ / CompTIA Network+

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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Microsoft MD-100

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Preferred Capabilities

Hands-on experience executing security operations across regulated multi-site financial or payment environments.

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Strong knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) workflows.

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Valid UAE driving license and ability to collaborate across cross-functional enterprise IT teams.

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Skills: security,data security,database