Senior Security Engineer / Security Team Lead

Are you a seasoned security professional ready to lead and strengthen enterprise security operations in a growing organization? We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Senior Security Engineer / Security Team Lead to join our team in Giza, Egypt. This is an on-site opportunity for a technically strong security leader who can drive security initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and help build a more mature and effective enterprise security environment.This role is ideal for someone who combines strong practical experience in enterprise security engineering with leadership capability, sound judgment, and the ability to work across multiple security domains. The selected candidate will play a key role in securing infrastructure, improving visibility, reducing risk, and guiding junior team members in areas such as endpoint security, pentesting support, and compliance-related activities. Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and train junior security engineers, helping build a stronger and more capable internal security teamDesign, implement, manage, and improve enterprise security controls across network, endpoint, server, identity, data, and monitoring layersSecure and support enterprise infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, remote access technologies, and segmentation controlsManage and improve technologies related to network security, endpoint and workload protection, vulnerability management, data security, identity and access control, and threat monitoringReview and strengthen security configurations, policies, access controls, hardening baselines, and operational practicesSupport vulnerability management activities including scanning, validation, prioritization, reporting, and remediation follow-upConduct and supervise hardening activities for servers, endpoints, and network devices in line with security best practicesSupport security monitoring, SIEM use cases, SOC processes, XDR visibility, alert tuning, and incident investigation activitiesParticipate in incident response, root cause analysis, containment support, and post-incident improvementSupport implementation of security controls aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSSAssist in audit readiness, evidence preparation, remediation planning, and technical control validationDevelop and maintain security documentation, implementation guides, procedures, standards, and technical reportsCollaborate with infrastructure, IT, engineering, and application teams to integrate security into daily operations and project delivery Skills & TechnologiesThis role requires strong knowledge of enterprise security engineering and the ability to work across multiple layers of security architecture and operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in several of the following areas:Network security and firewall administrationEndpoint and workload protectionVulnerability management and remediation follow-upSecurity hardening for servers, endpoints, and network devicesSIEM, SOC, XDR, and security monitoring conceptsIdentity and access management, including MFAData security controls, encryption concepts, and access monitoringIncident detection, investigation, and response supportSecurity policy implementation and operational best practicesEnterprise infrastructure security, including routers, switches, VPNs, and remote access controlsCompliance alignment with standards such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001Vendor-specific experience may be considered an advantage, but the role is primarily focused on strong enterprise security knowledge, sound engineering practices, and the ability to apply security controls effectively in real-world environments. Growth OpportunitiesAs a Senior Security Engineer / Security Team Lead, you will play a direct role in shaping the organization’s security posture and technical direction. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen your leadership capabilities, mentor developing engineers, improve enterprise-wide security maturity, and contribute to a growing security function with long-term impact. Team & CultureYou will join a collaborative and technically driven environment where practical problem solving, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. This role will work closely with internal teams and leadership while helping develop junior engineers and raising the overall quality of security delivery.ImpactYour work will directly contribute to protecting critical systems, improving visibility and resilience, reducing risk, and building trust in the organization’s security capabilities. You will help establish stronger controls, guide junior team members, and create a more mature and sustainable security practice. EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical fieldITI graduate is preferredExperience5 to 15 years of real hands-on experience in cyber security, security engineering, infrastructure security, or enterprise security operationsStrong experience securing medium to large enterprise environmentsExperience in a senior technical role with responsibility for guiding, reviewing, or mentoring junior team membersPractical experience in multiple security domains rather than narrow specialization onlyPreferred Technical BackgroundStrong experience in several of the following:network securityfirewall administrationendpoint and workload securityvulnerability managementhardeningSIEM / SOC / XDRIAM / MFAdata security controlsincident supportcompliance support for ISO 27001 and PCI DSSCertificationsCandidates should preferably hold at least two relevant security certifications.Recommended certifications include:CISSPCISMCEHISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead AuditorOther relevant security certifications in firewall, SIEM, cloud, or enterprise security technologiesLeadership & Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsHands-on and practical technical mindsetAbility to mentor and train junior engineersGood communication and reporting skillsStrong documentation disciplineAbility to prioritize, organize, and lead technical activities effectively EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical fieldITI graduate is preferredExperience5 to 15 years of real hands-on experience in cyber security, security engineering, infrastructure security, or enterprise security operationsStrong experience securing medium to large enterprise environmentsExperience in a senior technical role with responsibility for guiding, reviewing, or mentoring junior team membersPractical experience in multiple security domains rather than narrow specialization onlyPreferred Technical BackgroundStrong experience in several of the following:network securityfirewall administrationendpoint and workload securityvulnerability managementhardeningSIEM / SOC / XDRIAM / MFAdata security controlsincident supportcompliance support for ISO 27001 and PCI DSSCertificationsCandidates should preferably hold at least two relevant security certifications.Recommended certifications include:CISSPCISMCEHISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead AuditorOther relevant security certifications in firewall, SIEM, cloud, or enterprise security technologiesLeadership & Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsHands-on and practical technical mindsetAbility to mentor and train junior engineersGood communication and reporting skillsStrong documentation disciplineAbility to prioritize, organize, and lead technical activities effectively