Security Engineer

Your new company

Hays client is a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor based in Dubai. They specialize in high-end security architectures, providing regional organizations with advanced solutions in Identity Security, Cloud protection, and GRC.

Your new role

• Technical Pre-Sales: Support the sales team by designing tailored security solutions and conducting technical workshops and product demos.
• POC Management: Own the Proof-of-Concept (POC) process, ensuring technical alignment with client objectives.
• Solution Architecture: Design end-to-end security ecosystems, ensuring interoperability between Identity, Web, and GRC platforms.
• Post-Sales Implementation: Provide hands-on deployment, configuration, and tuning for tools like ObserveID and Penta WAPPLES (WAF).
• Compliance & Risk: Conduct risk assessments and ensure client configurations meet standards like ISO 27001, UAE-IA, and DESC-ISR.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience: 5–8 years in security engineering with hands-on technical expertise.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in IAM, WAFs, EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and Firewalls.
• Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud security, web protocols, and incident response.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Experience with local UAE compliance frameworks (DESC-ISR/UAE-IA).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security.
• Bonus: CISSP/CEH certifications and scripting skills (Python or PowerShell) are highly preferred.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• The opportunity to work with a reputable company and industry-leading security vendors.
• A dynamic, professional environment with exposure to the latest cybersecurity trends and product roadmaps.

What you'll need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please apply and answer the screening questions as best as you can. If your profile is a suitable match, a Hays consultant will reach out to you to discuss the opportunity in further detail.