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Cyber Security Lead Engineer

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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Seeking a highly experienced Security Lead Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity measures across our hybrid environment. This role requires overseeing infrastructure, application, and cloud security; managing threat detection and response systems; guiding the security posture of internally developed software; and ensuring regulatory compliance through GRC frameworks. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, leadership capabilities, and a proactive mindset to protect our digital assets and business operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Security Architecture & Strategy

  • Design, integrate, and maintain end-to-end security architecture for on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Ensure secure network topology including segmentation, access control, and VPN tunnels.
  • Lead development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Work closely with developers and IT architects to embed security into application and infrastructure design.

2. SOC, SIEM, and Threat Management

  • Oversee the operation and tuning of Security Operations Center (SOC) including SIEM platforms.
  • Manage endpoint protection through EDR and threat-hunting solutions.
  • Manage and enhance email security systems to protect against phishing, malware, and spam, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
  • Lead incident response efforts and develop threat prevention strategies.

3. Application and Cloud Security

  • Supervise vulnerability scanning and penetration testing for internally developed applications.
  • Lead WAF deployment and optimization to protect business-critical web applications.
  • Implement security best practices and policy enforcement across multi-cloud environments

4. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

  • Drive cybersecurity-related compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001).
  • Lead cross-functional GRC initiatives and support internal/external audits.
  • Manage security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

5. Documentation & Collaboration

  • Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, policies, systems, and incidents.
  • Plan and conduct quarterly security awareness sessions to educate staff on emerging cyber threats, security best practices, and the organization's security policies.
  • Work collaboratively with software engineers, network teams, DevOps, and business units.

Requirements

Min requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Security or a related field.

2. Experience:

· 7 years in cybersecurity and information security roles.

· 5+ years of hands-on experience in security architecture and threat management.

3. Qualifications necessary for the vacancy.

· Proven expertise in:

o Security architecture for hybrid cloud/on-prem setups.

o Firewalls, WAF, EDR, SIEM, UTM, IPS, Proxy, and DDoS mitigation.

o Network security protocols, subnetting, VPNs, and access control models.

4. Set of skills necessary for the vacancy.

· Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

o Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

o Skilled in designing and implementing scalable and secure IT solutions.

· Organizational Skills:

o Strong ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

o Commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

· Communication and Teamwork:

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

5. Certifications (Desirable):

· CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCSP

· Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft SC-100/SC-200)

· IT governance certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 LA, CISA)

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