Security Engineer I – Cloud & DevSecOps (Relocation to UAE)

About the role

We are seeking a Security Engineer I to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, protect cloud‑native infrastructure, and enable engineering teams to deliver resilient, compliant applications. The position supports a fast‑growing fintech, gaming, and marketing solutions provider expanding across multiple international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate security into the SDLC from design to deployment, including threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning) within CI/CD pipelines.
• Harden Kubernetes and Docker environments using RBAC, network policies, and least‑privilege controls.
• Implement and maintain security guardrails in Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket pipelines.
• Secure workloads on Azure, AWS, and GCP, strengthening IAM, MFA, and RBAC practices.
• Investigate alerts, conduct root‑cause analysis, and support incident response.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and QA to remediate vulnerabilities and design secure‑by‑default systems.
• Enhance software supply‑chain security through SBOMs, dependency scanning, and secret detection.
• Assist with audits and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Benchmarks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Application Security, Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Cloud Security.
• Hands‑on experience securing web applications, REST APIs, containers, and cloud‑native workloads.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Required skills

• Kubernetes, Docker
• Azure, AWS, GCP
• SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Trivy, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus)
• CI/CD platforms: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket
• Security automation with Python or Bash
• IAM, MFA, RBAC concepts

What we offer

• Flight ticket and full working visa with sponsorship.
• Top‑tier equipment including MacBook and iPhone.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Comprehensive leave package.
• Dynamic, inclusive culture focused on growth.