Summary
Property Finder is a real estate technology company operating across the MENA region. The Cloud Security Engineer designs and maintains security controls for AWS environments, including identity and access management, network security, threat monitoring, data protection, and incident response. The role also supports compliance, vulnerability management, security documentation, and automated controls through infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines. The position is based in Dubai, and preferred certifications include AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, and CEH.
The posting
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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.
Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.
Role Overview
The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across AWS environments. This role ensures that cloud workloads, data, identities, and infrastructure remain secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. The engineer works closely with DevOps and Engineering teams to embed security into every layer of the cloud ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Architecture — Design and implement secure AWS architectures using best-practice frameworks such as the AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar.
Identity & Access Management — Configure and manage IAM roles, policies, permission boundaries, and least-privilege access models.
Threat Detection & Monitoring — Deploy and tune services like GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch for continuous monitoring.
Network Security — Implement VPC security controls, NACLs, security groups, WAF, Shield, and private connectivity patterns.
Data Protection — Enforce encryption standards using KMS, Secrets Manager, and secure storage configurations.
Incident Response — Lead cloud-focused incident investigations, forensics, and remediation activities.
Compliance & Governance — Ensure alignment with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and regional regulations relevant to Dubai/UAE.
Automation & DevSecOps — Build automated security controls using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CI/CD pipelines.
Vulnerability Management — Run regular assessments, patching workflows, and container security checks.
Security Documentation — Maintain policies, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
AWS Security Expertise — Deep knowledge of core services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, WAF, Shield.
Infrastructure as Code — Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for secure provisioning.
Scripting & Automation — Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Container Security — Familiarity with securing Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS.
Zero Trust Principles — Ability to apply Zero Trust models in cloud environments.
Security Certifications — Preferred: AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, CEH.
Strong understanding of networking, encryption, authentication, and cloud threat modeling.
Our promise to talent
At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.
Property Finder Guiding Principles
Think Future First
Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
Optimise for Impact
Act Like An Owner
The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All