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Cloud Security Engineer

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
10+ years
In brief

A Cloud Security Engineer in the GCC region requires cloud, azure, gcp, ERP, Excel. Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Cloud Security Engineer earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
20,000
Median
30,500
75th percentile
44,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Infrastructure & Network Security Management
  • 02Design, deploy, and manage secure enterprise network architectures spanning on
  • 03premises data centers, field assets, and multi
  • 04cloud environments (Azure and GCP).
  • 05Configure and maintain routing and switching infrastructure, including VLANs, BGP, OSPF, and WAN/LAN connectivity.
  • 06Manage enterprise firewalls, VPNs, load balancers (F5, Azure Application Gateway), WAFs, and IDS/IPS systems to ensure end
  • 07end network security.
  • 08Implement and enforce network segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and zero trust network policies to secure sensitive environments.
  • 09Ensure availability, performance, and scalability of network services through continuous monitoring, optimization, and proactive capacity planning.
  • 10Integrate network telemetry and logs into enterprise SIEM platforms to support threat detection, visibility, and response.
  • 11Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to embed security principles within all network and infrastructure deployments.
  • 12Ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity frameworks and external standards such as ISO 27001, NIA Qatar, and energy sector security mandates.
Required qualifications
  • — Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
  • — 10+ years of experience in network and infrastructure security within large
  • — scale enterprise IT or OT environments.
  • — Proven expertise in:
  • — o Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent)
  • — o Enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
  • — o Load balancers (F5, Azure Application Gateway, NGINX Plus)
  • — o Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and reverse proxy systems
Preferred qualifications
  • — Preferred Qualifications
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

cloudazuregcperpexcelleadershipcompliancescada

Preferred skills

gitiso

Tools & technologies

azuregcperpexcelgitteamsActive directory softwareAmazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareApple iOSApple macOSArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk ManagementAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABash

Hiring companies we see

  • Lean Technologies
  • Codvo.ai

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Cloud Security Engineer do in the GCC?

    A Cloud Security Engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to cloud, azure, gcp, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Cloud Security Engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 10+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Cloud Security Engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Cloud Security Engineer role?

    Key skills include cloud, azure, gcp, ERP, Excel, leadership, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Cloud Security Engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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