Systems Engineer (Security) - Enterprise IT - Al Futtaim Group

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-10272

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Systems Engineer (Security) - Enterprise IT - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

The EIT is responsible for creating, implementing and sustaining a world-class service provision and agile development capability to facilitate the ambitious growth and business transformation agenda of the Al-Futtaim Group across all geographies. This covers Business Application Management, Infrastructure & Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Service Management, Information Security, IT Procurement and IT Governance. EIT also manages and innovates, the entire life-cycles of a SAP ERP system for amongst others Automotive, Retail, Real Estate and Financial Services including development, selective outsourcing and application management. The Group Infrastructure includes data centres hosting state of the art servers & storage, converged networks, workplace, services and security systems.

About the Job:
- Participate in security compliance efforts.
- Analyze endpoint / security policies to categorize and prioritize the rules and recommend remediation action plans based on Application types and Domain Boundary environment.
- Manage and maintain all security tools and systems at the most current application levels.
- Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans.
- Participate in initiatives for enterprise network security strategy, solutions, and ongoing technology refresh and enhancements.
- Manage and maintain the applications, database, and servers for the enterprise mgmt. tool systems.
- Manage and maintain alert notification profiles for monitored systems and devices.
- Plan, test, and deploy firmware, software, upgrades, and security patches.
- Create and maintain relevant documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- At least 2 years of system, network and/or application security experience
- Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols).
- Working knowledge and experience in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, application security.
- Must have worked with security systems and tools from Enterprise vendors such as Symantec, Cisco, Check Point, Quest or equivalent.
- Must be able to work occasional weekends and after office hours.
- Should have strong problem-solving, decision making and quick thinking skills.
- Highly motivated and strong team player with excellent communication skills.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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