Cyber Security Engineer

UAE - Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/14/2026

Al Mashhad multi-media platform, known for numerous programs in the private sector, is headed by the famous journalist Tony Khalife along with a group of investors. Al Mashhad provides an innovative experience that transcends the boundaries of platforms to present bold and varied content based on cutting-edge technologies by mixing television and digital broadcasting.

Launched in January 2023, Al Mashhad brings change and development in the media, to engage younger generations and to benefit from the digital transformation in the region. Al Mashhad is led by an exceptional team of specialists in the field to create outstanding content that tackles the most important issues and topics for the Arab viewer in an innovative and unique manner.

Al Mashhad, which seeks to meet the needs of audiences throughout the Middle East and North Africa region, will present its content in a digital and technologically advanced style that inspires and attracts viewers with a variety of programs, including the most important and latest political, economic and sports news through tasteful and fast news bulletins, in addition to a group of talk shows and satirical criticism of the Arab reality.

Al Mashhad will present a comprehensive and unique vision designed specifically for the Arab viewer based on the presence of an exceptional distinguished team of correspondents and journalists from all over the world, in addition to the fact that Al Mashhad programs will be based on the diversity of opinions and the richness of content through interaction with the Arab viewer on social media.

Job Description

Info Arab Media FZ-LLC / Al Mashhad is seeking a CyberSecurity Engineer to join our existing Technology Team in the Headquarter located in Dubai, UAE. The CyberSecurity Engineer is responsible for the support of the IT desktop infrastructure across TV Channel. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architecture across the organization's IT and Broadcast infrastructure. You will act as the frontline defence, managing endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and SIEM solutions. You will be working in a highly pressured 24-hour news environment where the requirements and level of support will be varied and challenging.

Requirements

• Network Security: Proven experience administering and managing Fortinet Firewalls .
• Endpoint Protection: Deep knowledge of Endpoint Anti-Malware and EDR solutions, specifically TrendMicro , Symantec , and Microsoft Defender .
• Vulnerability Management: Hands-on experience executing and managing vulnerability programs using tools like Rapid7 or Tenable Nessus .
• SIEM Administration: Strong proficiency in monitoring, configuring, and managing SIEM platforms such as Wazuh and Splunk .
• System Knowledge: Understanding of both standard Enterprise IT environments and Broadcast systems architecture.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

• Core Security: ISC2 CISSP or CC (Certified in Cybersecurity), or CompTIA Security+ .
• Network/Firewall: Fortinet NSE 4 or higher (Network Security Expert) .
• Operations/Analyst: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or Splunk Core Certified Power User / SIEM specific training .
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field .

Key Accountabilities

The selected candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Security Strategy & Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Infrastructure Management: Manage and support critical security technologies, including firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and email security solutions.
• Vulnerability & Risk Management: Lead enterprise vulnerability management and security posture assessments. Conduct regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and security reviews of both IT and specialized Broadcast systems.
• Remediation & Compliance: Coordinate and heavily track the remediation of identified security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps. Coordinate internal and external audits, driving all necessary remediation activities.
• Threat Intelligence & Hunting: Conduct proactive threat hunting and analyze emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities. Continuously research and stay up to date on current security threats relevant to our information systems.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents using advanced security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, FW). Take full ownership of handling and resolving all Security Incidents.
• Leadership & Training: Deliver engaging cybersecurity awareness programs across the organization and actively mentor junior team members in security best practices.