Cyber Field Engineer - Abu-Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi

Accelerate Your Career in Cybersecurity

As a leader in Automated Security Validation, we help businesses around the world safely emulate real-world attacks to uncover their vulnerabilities. At Pentera, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working on advanced tools that challenge organizations' defenses and push the limits of security testing.

With over 400 team members and 1,100+ customers in more than 50 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors like Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.

If you are looking to grow your skills, make a difference, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Cyber Field Engineer to own the full technical lifecycle of our customers - from initial deployment to ongoing security validation and advisory. This is a hybrid role that combines deployment engineering responsibilities with cyber field expertise, acting as a trusted technical authority for customers and an essential bridge between the field and internal teams.

In this role, you will design and deploy Pentera in complex environments (on-prem and cloud), lead technical deep dives with security teams, guide remediation strategies, and ensure customers achieve rapid time-to-value and long-term success. You will work closely with customers’ SOC, IR, IT, and security engineering teams, while collaborating internally with R&D, Product, Support, Technical Advisors, and Customer Success.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design, installation, and configuration of the Pentera platform across diverse environments (On-prem, Cloud - AWS/Azure, and Virtualized).
• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding enterprise security teams (SOC, IR, Red/Blue) through platform adoption and optimization.
• Translate offensive security findings into actionable remediation strategies, helping customers understand their exposure and strengthen their defenses.
• Conduct deep-dive sessions and product demonstrations for both technical users and executives, ensuring rapid time-to-value.
• Act as the "voice of the customer," channeling field insights and feature requirements to Product and R&D teams.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, Linux, and infrastructure challenges to ensure high platform availability.

Requierments:

• Willingness to travel frequently in the Gulf area to meet our customers on-site (Valid driver’s license required).
• Must be already a legal resident of the UAE and hold a valid Emirates ID (valid work visa).
• 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience (SOC, IR, Penetration Testing, Security Engineering, or similar).
• 3+ years of Linux administration experience (Ubuntu preferred).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VPNs) and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience deploying and supporting complex systems in customer environments (on-prem and cloud).
• Familiarity with offensive security concepts, attack techniques, and common attack frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, operating systems, virtualization, and security controls.
• Excellent customer-facing skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Docker, Ansible, and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Cloud/Networking (CCNA, AWS/Azure) or Offensive Security (OSCP, CRTO).
• Background in Sales or Field Engineering.
• Experience with server hardware setup and procurement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!