Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

SSC Egypt

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work with the management team on all cybersecurity systems such as:
• Firewall, WAF, SIEM, AV, EDR, Proxy.
• Continuous monitoring of security alerts and incidents
• Classify incidents into appropriate categories.
• Take actions based on the severity of the event, such as: a. Notifying system administrators. b. Following the incident response plan. c. Escalating incidents according to incident response procedures. d. Properly documenting incidents.
• Document and report incidents.
• Resolve issues related to user requests.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and gather information about attackers.
• Create or update cases and use new applications and systems.
• Analyze reported cybersecurity events and incidents via the Cybersecurity Authority.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans for internal IP addresses.
• Monitor system compliance with technical security standards for the systems approved by the IT management after evaluation.
• Coordinate with other departments during incident investigations.
• Prepare a monthly report summarizing the main incidents that have been addressed.
• Operate and maintain the latest available versions of cybersecurity systems.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master s preferred).

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related roles.
• Proven hands-on experience with Symantec security solutions (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection, DLP, or Email Security).
• Demonstrated expertise in incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability assessment.

Certifications (Required/Preferred):

• Required: CISSP or CASP.
• Preferred: CCNA, GSEC, or SCS.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, AV, and network firewalls.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, networking fundamentals, and common security protocols.
• Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.