Cybersecurity Engineer (EDR/XDR & Fortinet)

Job Title:

Cybersecurity Engineer (EDR/XDR & Fortinet)

Contract Type:

1-Year Contract (Renewable, based on performance & business needs)

Location:

Manama, Bahrain

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Information Security team on a 1-year renewable contract. The ideal candidate will have 1–2+ years of hands-on experience in Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), and Fortinet firewall technologies. In this role, you will help secure our financial systems and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using EDR/XDR platforms.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and related solutions.
• Assist in implementing network and endpoint security controls.
• Perform routine system and security checks; escalate findings and vulnerabilities.
• Support the SOC team in incident detection, investigation, and response.
• Maintain clear documentation of incidents, policies, and configurations.
• Work with IT and compliance teams to align with financial sector regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity (EDR/XDR & firewall management).
• Hands-on knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, policies, configurations).
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR solutions (Sophos, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, or similar).
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bahraini nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Fortinet NSE 4 certification or equivalent.
• Exposure to financial sector cybersecurity standards (PCI DSS, SWIFT, ISO 27001).
• Experience with SIEM tools (FortiAnalyzer, Splunk, QRadar, etc.).

What We Offer:

• 1-year renewable contract in a leading financial organization in Bahrain.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Training and support for certifications.
• Opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity tools.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: BD500.000 - BD1,000.000 per month