Security Engineer [UAE Based]

Job Title: Security Engineer Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Full Relocation provided)
Company: AI71
About Us AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to building responsible and impactful AI agents that empower knowledge workers. We work closely with industry partners and leverage research from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to develop AI products that drive transformative change.
Role Overview We are seeking a proactive Security Engineer to protect our AI systems, data, and infrastructure. You will design, implement, and manage security measures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security into all development and deployment stages.
Key Responsibilities Security Design and Implementation: Design security architectures for AI systems, cloud environments, and data pipelines; integrate security into the SDLC.
Threat Detection and Response: Monitor security events, respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Vulnerability Management: Conduct assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and collaborate on vulnerability remediation.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to standards like GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001; develop security policies and procedures.
Security Training and Awareness: Conduct training and promote a security-focused culture within the organization.
Collaboration and Research: Work with AI teams to identify risks specific to AI; stay updated on security trends and attack vectors related to AI.
Qualifications Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
3+ years in security engineering or related roles.
Strong knowledge of security principles, cryptography, network protocols.
Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security frameworks.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerabilities (OWASP Top Ten).
Preferred Skills:
Experience with securing AI models, data pipelines, or platforms.
Knowledge of adversarial machine learning and AI attack vectors.
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge AI technologies with a focus on security and ethics.
Join a talented, diverse, and passionate team.
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
Opportunities for professional growth.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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