Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Property Finder • Dubai, DU, AE • 3w ago

Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder's most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East's emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.

Over the years, we've expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 6 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.

As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.

We are seeking a highly technical and skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity technologies and practices, extensive hands-on experience with security operations, and a solid understanding of modern security threats and mitigation techniques.

This role focuses on technical implementation, advanced security operations, and direct involvement in security incident response.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring:
- Operate the Security Operations Center (SOC) for real-time monitoring and analysis of network traffic, system logs, and alerts.
- Utilise SIEM tools for threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
- Conduct regular security audits, assessments, and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
Technical Security Implementation:
- Design, deploy, and maintain security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint protection, and encryption technologies.
- Implement and manage cloud security configurations in AWS, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain secure coding practices, including regular code reviews and integration of security tools in the CI/CD pipeline.
Incident Response & Forensics:
- Execute incident response activities, including identification, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Perform detailed forensic analysis on compromised systems to determine root cause and scope of breaches.
- Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management:
- Conduct advanced penetration testing on applications, networks, and systems using tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and custom scripts.
- Analyse findings from penetration tests and vulnerability scans, providing detailed reports and remediation guidance.
- Implement and manage vulnerability management programs to ensure timely identification and remediation of security issues.
Security Protocols & Standards:
- Apply knowledge of OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks to enhance security posture.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques, integrating new knowledge into security practices.
Advanced Security Engineering:
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools using languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Go.
- Design and implement secure network architectures, including segmentation, VPNs, and zero-trust models.
- Perform cryptographic operations and ensure secure key management practices.
Cloud Security:
- Design and implement cloud security solutions, focusing on AWS.
- Configure and manage cloud security tools and services.
- Ensure secure deployment practices and compliance with cloud security standards.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., software development, IT operations, DevOps, etc) to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent.
Proficiency with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, endpoint protection, and SOC operations.
Advanced experience with AWS cloud security.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, Go, PowerShell, etc.).
In-depth knowledge of OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks.
Hands-on experience with security automation and orchestration.

Our promise to talent

We encourage our people, called creators, to move fast, to be bold and offer them countless ways to make an impact in a fast-growing and talent-centric organisation.

Our goal is to ensure that our people find their time at Property Finder a rewarding experience where the company’s growth also means personal growth.

Overall it is a place for you to be your best self.

Property Finder Principles