Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for securing the organization’s IT environment, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architecture and controls
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing coordination
• Manage SIEM, SOC operations, and security tools
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Lead security audits and risk assessments
• Manage identity and access management (IAM)
• Coordinate with vendors on security solutions
• Conduct user awareness and security training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Strong experience in:
  • Network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS
  • SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
  • Endpoint security and EDR solutions
  • Cloud security
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and compliance

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP, CISM, or CEH
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Soft Skills

• Fluent in Arabic and English (mandatory)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accountability and integrity
• Ability to manage vendors and security partners
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with evolving threats