Derq is an MIT spinoff powering the future of connected and autonomous roads, enhancing road safety and traffic management through our AI-driven smart infrastructure platform. Recently, we secured strategic investments from e& Capital and AT&T Ventures, fueling our growth and mission to make cities smarter and safer.

We're a team of passionate innovators, leveraging the latest in AI and technology to transform the future of mobility. With funding from e& Capital and AT&T Ventures, we're scaling rapidly across the U.S., GCC, and beyond.

Joining us means being at the forefront of smart infrastructure innovation, working alongside industry experts, and directly impacting road safety and autonomous technology. Together, we're creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Security Specialist to help strengthen Derq's security posture as we scale our platform. This role focuses on application, cloud, and data security, working closely with Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure teams to embed security into how we build and operate.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership, not a purely advisory position.

Responsibilities

Platform & Application Security

Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across Derq's platform and services
Support secure design reviews for new features and architectures
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments
Partner with engineering teams on secure coding practices and remediation

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

Help secure cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Review IAM, access controls, secrets management, and network security
Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts
Monitor and respond to security incidents

Security Operations

Define and improve security policies, standards, and controls
Support incident response and post-incident reviews
Work with external vendors, auditors, and customers on security-related questions
Help prepare for security assessments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, customer security reviews)

Awareness & Enablement

Partner with Engineering and Product to embed security early in the development lifecycle
Raise security awareness across teams without slowing delivery
Contribute to internal documentation and security best practices

Requirements

6-8+ years of experience in security engineering, application security, or cloud security
Strong understanding of web application security (OWASP Top 10)
Experience securing cloud-based platforms, including IAM, networking, and encryption
Familiarity with CI/CD security, vulnerability scanning, and monitoring tools
Comfortable working in fast-moving, startup environments
Able to clearly explain security risks to non-security stakeholders
Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks
Experience in IoT, ITS, smart mobility, or data-heavy platforms is a plus
Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
Background working closely with product and engineering teams
If located outside the UAE, we are open to relocation after successful completion of the probation period, subject to UAE immigration approval

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