Security Engineer - Snr

Overview

Lead SIEM, cloud, threat detection and incident response engineering for ALEC

Key Responsibilities

• soar playbooks
• siem management
• threat hunting
• incident response
• automation scripting
• cloud security

Tasks

Our IT and cybersecurity division is critical to ensuring the secure and uninterrupted operation of ALEC’s digital infrastructure. From building secure cloud environments to detecting advanced threats, our team delivers enterprise-grade protection aligned with international standards and emerging risks. Join ALEC Building and be a driving force behind digital excellence on world-class projects. As Senior Security Engineer, you’ll play a key role in protecting our systems, data, and users through threat detection, incident response, and automation. You will engineer defenses across cloud, network, and endpoint layers while continuously improving security visibility and resilience. -Develop SOAR playbooks for automated incident response -Conduct host-based forensics and scripting for evidence collection -Monitor and analyse network traffic, flow data, and packet captures -Configure, tune, and manage SIEM platforms (Elastic preferred) for effective log ingestion, correlation, and alerting -Detect privilege escalation and suspicious OS behaviour on Windows and Linux -Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities -Implement secure segmentation and layered defence strategies -Enforce IAM best practices and perform cloud configuration audits -Analyse processes, registry, and event logs to identify advanced threats -Write scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate SOC workflows -Analyse threat intelligence aligned with MITRE ATT&CK -Implement and monitor security controls across Azure, AWS, and GCP -Perform static/dynamic analysis using sandboxes or reverse engineering -Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and support zero-trust architectures -Identify malware behaviour and persistence mechanisms -Enrich and manipulate log data for advanced detection use cases -Develop custom detection rules and integrate threat intelligence feeds -Lead investigations using NIST and ISO 27035 frameworks -Automate triage and response workflows to reduce false positives -Investigate incidents using MITRE ATT&CK-aligned analytics and dashboards -Document root causes, lessons learned, and ensure long-term remediation -Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts to detect hidden threats -Translate findings into improved detection and prevention strategies -Secure hybrid workloads (containers, serverless, virtual environments)

Requirements

• azure
• m365
• siem
• incident response
• bachelor’s
• malware analysis

What You Bring

We’re looking for a Senior Security Engineer to strengthen ALEC’s cyber defense capabilities and ensure the resilience of our enterprise IT infrastructure. If you have hands-on expertise in SIEM engineering, cloud security, threat detection, and incident response — this is your opportunity to lead the charge in proactive cyber defence across diverse digital environments. Malware Analysis Cloud Security -Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving mindset -Refine detection logic based on evolving TTPs -Hands-on knowledge of Azure/M365 security; familiarity with Oracle OCI -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience -Ability to stay calm and focused during high-pressure incident response -Minimum 5+ years in Security Engineering, SOC, or Incident Response roles -Excellent grasp of incident response, vulnerability management, and log analysis -Strong experience with SIEM platforms (Elastic preferred) -Proficient with EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network analysis tools -Clear communication and concise technical documentation skills

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Benefits

-Opportunity to contribute to the most iconic projects in the region -Supportive and collaborative project culture

About Alec

-Evolved into a regional powerhouse in complex construction. -Now part of Dubai’s Investment Corporation (ICD), expanded operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Ethiopia. -Delivers complete turnkey solutions—from design and construction to MEP, fit‑out, modular builds, data‑centers and solar energy projects. -Iconic projects include One Za’abeel, Qiddiya Waterpark & Speedpark, Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum, and Wynn Resort in Ras Al Khaimah. -LEADS innovation in digital construction and piloting robotics automation in MEP works. -Through its ALEC Energy division, it has delivered on‑grid, off‑grid, rooftop, and hybrid solar PV systems. -With subsidiaries like TARGET Engineering, INPROSERV, and AJI Rentals, tackles marine, oil & gas, heavy‑lift, and EPC projects. -Its Advanced Engineering Solutions arm delivers façade, envelope, and technology systems for niche, high‑tech developments. -CULTURE of growth sees pioneering modular construction, data‑center infrastructure, and heavy‑equipment rental in new markets.

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