Security Engineer I – Relocate to UAE

About the role

We are seeking a Security Engineer I to join a fast‑growing software development firm that serves FinTech, Gaming, and Marketing clients across multiple international markets. The role will be based in the UAE and focuses on embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle, hardening cloud‑native infrastructure, and enabling engineering teams to deliver resilient, compliant applications.

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 cloud workloads on Azure, AWS, and GCP, strengthening IAM, MFA, and RBAC.
• Investigate alerts, conduct root‑cause analysis, and support end‑to‑end 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 maintain compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Deliver secure‑coding sessions and security awareness training for development teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a 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, RBAC, network policies
• Azure, AWS, GCP
• SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning tools
• CI/CD platforms: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket
• Security tools: SonarQube, Trivy, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, Microsoft Defender, Wazuh
• Python or Bash scripting for automation

What we offer

• Flight ticket and full working visa with sponsorship support
• Top‑tier equipment including a MacBook and iPhone
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive leave package
• Inclusive, growth‑focused culture