Security Engineer – Incident Response & Threat Hunting
Agapi Club · Dubai
Job description
About the role
This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of security alerts, covering triage, enrichment, investigation, and escalation. It combines traditional Level 1 and Level 2 responsibilities to ensure accountability and faster response times while contributing to threat hunting and continuous improvement of detection capabilities.
Key responsibilities
- Triage, enrich, and investigate security alerts, escalating when necessary with clear documentation.
- Execute and improve incident response runbooks to strengthen efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct structured threat‑hunting activities on new vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and adversary techniques.
- Support containment and investigation for high‑priority incidents.
- Validate vulnerability signals and collaborate with remediation teams.
Required profile
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 4+ years of experience in Security Engineering, incident response, or security monitoring.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with SIEM, EDR, or cloud security platforms.
- Professional certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are a strong plus.
- Excellent written communication skills with ability to produce clear investigative reports and executive‑level summaries.
- Adherence to procedural discipline with a mindset for improvement.
Required skills
- KQL
- SPL
- AWS CloudTrail logs
- EDR
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- NIST framework
- XDR query syntax
- Azure AD sign‑ins
- PowerShell
- ISO 27001
- SIEM
- Python
What we offer
- Competitive compensation with performance‑based bonuses.
- Meal allowances and assistance with work visa processing.
- Generous holiday and New Year bonuses.
- Latest equipment including a MacBook and iPhone.
- Dynamic, inclusive work environment fostering growth.
- Twice‑yearly expense reimbursements for home visits.
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