IT Cybersecurity Engineer Full Time

Looking for high paying cybersecurity engineer jobs in Dubai? Join NAFFCO, one of the leading companies in the United Arab Emirates, offering excellent opportunities for IT security professionals. With the rising demand for network security engineers, cloud security specialists, and ethical hackers, this role provides a strong career path, competitive salary, and exposure to advanced cyber defense technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across networks, systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR/XDR, DLP, and patch management.
• Configure and manage network security, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and email security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) and coordinate remediation activities with IT and infrastructure teams.
• Support SIEM operations, including log analysis, alert triage, use-case tuning, and incident investigation.
• Ensure secure configuration of operating systems through OS hardening, baseline controls, and security best practices.
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication mechanisms, encryption, and key management practices.
• Assist with cloud security implementation and monitoring across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance evidence.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong understanding of:
• Security Operations Center (SOC) processes
• Network security principles and architectures
• Operating system security and hardening (Windows & Linux)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Encryption and secure communication protocols

Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including:

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Patch management solutions
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Email security gateways
• SIEM platforms
• Vulnerability scanning and VAPT tools
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 3–5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience in an enterprise or SOC environment.

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or GIAC certifications

If you’re aiming for a rewarding career in cybersecurity jobs in Dubai, this opportunity with NAFFCO is perfect. With increasing demand for IT security engineers, SOC analysts, and cloud security experts in the United Arab Emirates, now is the best time to apply and secure a high-paying role while benefiting from strong career growth.