Security Engineer

Security Engineer – Extranet Systems (Cairo, Egypt)

📍 Location: Cairo, Egypt

💼 Employment Type: Full-time

🏢 Company: Extranet Systems

About Us

Extranet Systems is a leading IT infrastructure consultancy and software development firm, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across Australia, the Middle East, and beyond. We specialise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and managed infrastructure services, ensuring our clients operate in a secure and resilient environment.

As we expand our Cairo operations, we are looking for a highly skilled Security Engineer to help us strengthen and protect our clients’ IT infrastructure from cyber threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have hands-on experience securing networks, cloud environments, and enterprise systems, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Implement and manage security solutions to protect IT infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.

🔹 Monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats, intrusions, and vulnerabilities.

🔹 Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify weaknesses.

🔹 Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across the organisation.

🔹 Manage firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection, and identity & access management (IAM) solutions.

🔹 Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and other cybersecurity frameworks.

🔹 Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to implement security controls in cloud and on-prem environments.

🔹 Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement mitigation strategies.

🔹 Train employees on cybersecurity awareness and best practices.

Requirements

✔ 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT security operations.

✔ Strong knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), SIEM, and endpoint security solutions.

✔ Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and identity management solutions.

✔ Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.

✔ Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPR compliance.

✔ Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

✔ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

What We Offer

🌍 Work with a global cybersecurity team in a fast-growing IT company.

💰 Competitive salary and benefits package.

📈 Career growth opportunities with exposure to international security projects.

🛡 Cutting-edge cybersecurity technology environment with continuous learning.

How to Apply

If you are a security-driven professional ready to tackle cyber threats and protect digital assets, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by sending your CV through LinkedIn.

• Join Extranet Systems and be part of an innovative team securing the future of IT infrastructure! 🔐🚀