Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support a critical cybersecurity initiative focused on Continuous Security Validation, AI Security Testing, Threat Emulation, and Security Assurance within a leading banking environment.
This role will be responsible for implementing continuous validation capabilities across cloud platforms, applications, AI systems, and model supply chains while ensuring security controls remain effective against evolving cyber threats.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in offensive security, adversarial testing, AI red teaming, and automated security validation within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications
Certifications
Mandatory
Preferred
- * GIAC GPEN
- GIAC GXPN
- GIAC GMLE (Machine Learning Engineer) or equivalent AI Security certification
Desirable
- Anthropic Cyber Verification Program Participation
- CREST Certified Tester (CCT)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- * Banking, financial services, or regulated-industry experience.
- Experience with AI model security testing and model supply chain validation.
- Exposure to autonomous penetration testing tools and continuous validation platforms.
- Experience supporting DevSecOps and secure CI/CD environments.
- Understanding of governance frameworks and assurance reporting.
- Experience operating within Three Lines of Defense security models.
Halian Group
With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.
At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates