IT Security Engineer

Road and Transport, RTA Dubai

Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Computer-Network Security
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any (Priority for UAE Nationals)
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Core Duties

* Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents with detailed root cause analysis
* Configure, deploy, and manage firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM, and other security tools
* Implement and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures
* Conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and provide recommendations
* Lead cyber incident investigations and apply lessons learned to improve resilience
* Collaborate with project teams to address security needs in IT projects
* Provide technical evidence for compliance audits such as ISO27001 and ISR
* Support internal and external audits and ensure continuous compliance with frameworks
* Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, technologies, and trends
* Design, implement, and manage robust IT security frameworks across RTA s systems

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field
* Minimum 8 years of professional experience in IT security
* Proven expertise with firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM, malware/email protection systems
* Strong background in security incident management and penetration testing
* Knowledge of compliance standards including ISO27001 and ISR
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
* Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams