IT Lead Cloud Security and Opimization

We are in search of a talented professional to join our team as a Security and Cloud Optimization Engineer. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient cloud-based infrastructures. You’ll play a crucial part in improving system performance, ensuring robust security protocols, and supporting scalable, cloud-native architectures. This is full-time employment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake and Databricks.
• Lead the successful implementation of ISO 27001 and SOC2
• Monitor, audit, and harden cloud environments to meet stringent security and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Benchmarks).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for reproducible cloud deployments.
• Optimize cost efficiency, performance, and reliability of cloud-based workloads.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls (DevSecOps).
• Monitor network and system activity to identify vulnerabilities and anomalous behavior.
• Automate incident detection, response, and system recovery workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, architectures, and recovery procedures.
• Lead all the basic function of IT Management across all the perimeters.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, or related field.
• Track record of managing secure, cloud-native infrastructure and optimizing cloud resource usage.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking, system security principles, IAM, encryption, and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud-native services
• Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Certifications like AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP are a plus.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means working with cutting-edge technologies and high-impact infrastructure projects. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, build secure and resilient systems, and contribute to our mission of delivering performant and safe cloud solutions.

Full visa sponsorship and healthcare. Competitive package!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED9,000.00 - AED14,500.00 per month

Experience:

• SOC2: 3 years (Required)
• ISO 27001: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)