Security Engineer Jobs in Dubai, UAE | Banking Domain | Immediate Hiring

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Banking & Insurance

Job Overview

An urgent opportunity is available for an experienced Security Engineer to join a leading banking client in Dubai, UAE. This role is ideal for cybersecurity professionals with extensive experience in application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure software development within the banking sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening enterprise security posture, protecting critical financial systems, and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives.

As a Security Engineer, you will conduct security assessments, perform penetration testing, review application code, implement DevSecOps security controls, and develop secure cloud architectures. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, exposure to enterprise banking security environments, and long-term career growth in cybersecurity and information security engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct secure code reviews for enterprise applications.
• Manage and utilize SAST, DAST, SCA, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and container scanning tools.
• Implement DevSecOps security practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Strengthen security automation frameworks across the software development lifecycle.
• Secure Kubernetes, Docker, and container runtime environments.
• Design and implement cloud security controls for AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop and review enterprise security architecture.
• Perform threat modeling and security risk assessments.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to implement secure solutions.
• Ensure compliance with banking security standards and best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience as a Security Engineer or a similar cybersecurity role.
• Mandatory experience in the Banking Domain.
• Strong experience performing penetration testing.
• Expertise in secure code review methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and container scanning tools.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline security, and security automation frameworks.
• Experience securing Kubernetes, Docker, and container runtime environments.
• Expertise in AWS and Azure cloud security.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture.
• Experience conducting threat modeling and security assessments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with a 0–30 day notice period are preferred.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading banking organization in the UAE.
• Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity and cloud security technologies.
• Collaborative environment focused on secure digital transformation.
• Experience implementing modern DevSecOps and cloud security practices.

Career Growth

• Professional development through enterprise banking security initiatives.
• Opportunities to expand expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and application security.
• Career progression into Security Architect, Cybersecurity Lead, or Information Security Management roles.
• Continuous learning through advanced cybersecurity projects and industry best practices.

Application Process

Application Process (Website)

• Apply only through the official job link.
• Click Apply Now on the website.

HR Email for Application

Send your updated CV directly