Job Description

JPC - 3403 - Senior Software Implementation Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience: 5 to 9 years
Contract Duration: 6 months
Core Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities require a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with development and operations teams to ensure the security of applications.

• Develop and implement strategies for applying security patches and updates.
• Test patches in a controlled environment before deploying them to production systems.
• Implement corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities and prevent future incidents.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Perform secure code reviews to identify and fix security flaws in the application code.
• Utilize automated tools and techniques to ensure code quality and security.
• Configure and implement security controls to enhance the security posture of applications.
• Identify and disable unnecessary services and features that could be exploited by attackers.
• Work closely with developers to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices and conduct security training sessions.
• Identify and address security weaknesses through rigorous testing methodologies.
• Ensure that applications meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for security.
• Document compliance efforts and maintain evidence of adherence to security policies.
• Stay updated with the latest security tools and technologies to enhance the security framework.
• Document identified vulnerabilities, remediation steps, and security measures implemented.
• Prepare and present security reports to stakeholders, outlining the status of application security.
• Assess and manage security risks associated with application vulnerabilities.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands on experience in programming languages commonly used in software implementation especially with java, .NET and SQL.
• Proficiency in implementation and configuration of Apache Web Server, Apache Tomcat, Haproxy, IIS Server.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience in database management and data migration.
• Knowledge of web technologies.
• Proficiency with Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• 6 years of industry experience as Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a focus on vulnerability patching.
• In depth knowledge of industry standard application vulnerability patching methods and techniques.
• Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage

Skills Required