We are seeking an experienced Data Security Engineer with 4 to 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise data protection, encryption infrastructure, and database security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in Thales CipherTrust Manager, IBM Guardium/Imperva DAM & FAM, key management, and ISO27001 compliance framework implementations. This role is responsible for securing critical data assets across multi-site infrastructure, supporting PCI DSS and GDPR audits, and configuring robust perimeter and endpoint security controls.
Key Responsibilities
Data Encryption & Key Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Thales CipherTrust Manager (CM), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), CipherTrust Application Data Protection (CAKM), CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) using KMIP protocols across enterprise sites.
Database & File Monitoring: Administer IBM Guardium and Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) and File Activity Monitoring (FAM), including S-Tap agent installations, collector configurations, and policy enforcement.
Compliance & Governance: Implement and lead ISO27001 control frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and prepare evidence to support PCI DSS, GDPR, and statutory financial compliance audits.
Endpoint & Data Loss Prevention: Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools like Safetica, alongside endpoint protection solutions (Heimdal, Microsoft Defender), ensuring policy compliance across corporate devices.
Security Operations & Monitoring: Monitor SIEM platforms (FortiSIEM), analyze EDR/DLP alerts, perform triage, and drive rapid incident response and vulnerability patch management.
Network & Perimeter Security: Configure and maintain WAF, IPS/IDS, Active Directory, firewalls, and IPSec VPN tunnels to secure enterprise perimeter connectivity.
Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct security posture evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and red team testing using tools such as Nessus, BurpSuite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network, cloud, and infrastructure teams to design encryption policies, deliver technical security demonstrations, and maintain solution stability.
Required Technical SkillsEncryption & Key Management: Thales CipherTrust Manager (CM), TDE, CAKM, CTE, HSMs, KMIP.
Database Security: IBM Guardium (DAM/FAM), Imperva DAM, S-Tap agent deployment, Guardium policy creation.
Security & Network Tools: FortiSIEM, Safetica DLP, Heimdal, Microsoft Defender, Firewalls, VPN config, WAF, IPS/IDS.
Assessment & Evaluation: Nessus, BurpSuite, Nmap, Netcat, Kali Linux.
Platforms & Systems: Azure Security, Office 365, VMware, Linux, Active Directory, IAM, Power BI.
Qualifications & CertificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in IT data security, encryption, and compliance governance roles.
Required / Preferred CertificationsCipherTrust Data Security Professional (Thales)
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
CompTIA Security+ / CompTIA Network+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Microsoft MD-100
Preferred CapabilitiesHands-on experience executing security operations across regulated multi-site financial or payment environments.
Strong knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) workflows.
Valid UAE driving license and ability to collaborate across cross-functional enterprise IT teams.
Skills: security,data security,database
