Key Responsibilities
Manage and continuously improve the organization’s cloud security posture across AWS and Azure platforms
Identify vulnerabilities within cloud environments and implement remediation strategies
Perform threat modelling to identify security risks and implement preventive and detective security controls
Support investigation and response activities related to cloud security incidents and escalations
Implement governance frameworks including security policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and least-privilege access principles
Define and maintain secure cloud architecture patterns and configuration standards
Collaborate with cloud engineering and operations teams to integrate security into DevOps pipelines and operational workflows
Implement monitoring, logging, and security posture management solutions across cloud platforms
Ensure cloud environments comply with security best practices and governance standards
Requirements & Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience
Proven experience working in cloud security engineering roles across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
Experience implementing enterprise cloud security controls and governance frameworks
Technical Skills
Cloud security architecture and security posture management
Identity and access management frameworks and RBAC implementations
Cloud-native security tools and monitoring platforms
Security governance, policy enforcement, and compliance frameworks
Threat modelling and vulnerability remediation practices
Integration of security controls within DevOps pipelines and cloud operations workflows
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to respond quickly to security incidents and maintain operational security standards
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated):
AED 22,000 – AED 35,000 per month (based on Cloud Security Engineers with 5–8 years of experience in the UAE enterprise cloud infrastructure sector)