Cyber Security Engineer - Emirati Talent

Date: 27 Oct 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Together, we are shaping the future.

Beacon Red is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer
- Emirati Talent to join the team. The key aspect of the role is to support and deliver Cyber Security services Beacon Red provides across its offensive and defensive programs. Problem solving is at the core of the role. While the position leans toward analysis, we expect our Cyber Security engineers to bring strong ownership and initiative to every task and project, independently driving work from scoping through to delivery.

• Operates in both internal and customer-facing capacities, building trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Leads or independently delivers components of penetration testing and red teaming activities
• Contributes to investigations and incident response, applying offensive insight to defensive problems
• Conducts and contributes to security assessments, identifying systemic risk and not only isolated findings
• Sustains a high standard of ongoing training and skill development, keeping pace with emerging threats and techniques
• Writes and presents clear, technical reports to both technical and executive audiences

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering or other related field
• Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, or equivalent (preferred or required, depending on the team’s standard)
• Solid understanding of Operating Systems & File Systems, Networking fundamentals.
• Solid Understanding of Web Applications & Related Technologies
• Intermediary understanding of security related topics
• General and practical knowledge of pen testing techniques and methodology
• Understanding of investigative techniques & Incident response methodology

• Proficiency with offensive security tooling and frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike or equivalent C2 frameworks, Blood Hound, Impacket, Nmap).
• Scripting and automation ability in at least one language such as Python, Power Shell, or Bash, for tooling, exploit adaptation, and workflow automation.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

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