Where elite tech talent meets world-class opportunities!At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives, driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced, impactful solutions that meet today's most complex challenges.About the Client: Join one of Egypt's premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking. With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard our digital ecosystem, infrastructure, and financial applications. The ideal candidate will act as a key defender of the bank's assets, driving threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture validation. Operating within our digital transformation framework, the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure that our advancing technology stacks remain resilient, secure, and fully aligned with global financial security standards.Key Responsibilities:Threat Detection & Incident Response: Monitor, analyze, and mitigate security alerts and incidents across enterprise environments. Collaborate closely with the SOC team to optimize SIEM playbooks and response protocolsVulnerability & Risk Management: Lead regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate internal/external penetration testing across banking systems. Prioritize and oversee remediation efforts with infrastructure and development teamsSecurity Control Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain robust security controls, including EDR/MDR solutions, Next-Gen Firewalls, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systemsSecure Architecture Collaboration: Partner with the data and infrastructure teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are applied to the bank's new data architecture, cloud deployments, and API integrationsRegulatory & Compliance Alignment: Maintain continuous audit-readiness and ensure all security practices strictly align with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) regulations, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and local data privacy lawsSecurity Awareness & Culture: Conduct security risk assessments on third-party vendors and financial technology tools, and champion security best practices across internal departmentsRequirementsExperience: 5-8+ years of proven experience in Cybersecurity engineering, with a strong preference for candidates coming out of the Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services sectorsTechnical Toolset: Hands-on proficiency with enterprise security tools such as SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, Qualys), Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), and modern EDR/MDR solutionsCore Cybersecurity Foundations: Deep understanding of network protocols, cryptography, secure architecture, cloud security principles, and the active threat landscape facing financial institutionsRegulatory Acumen: Solid knowledge of banking security compliance requirements, framework implementations (NIST, ISO 27001), and financial audit standardsSoft Skills: Exceptional incident-handling composure, sharp analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to articulate complex security risks to non-technical stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical fieldProfessional certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent GIAC certifications are highly valuedFamiliarity with secure software development life cycles (DevSecOps) and automated security testingBenefitsAttractive, market-leading salary packageClear career advancement path with professional development opportunitiesOne-year contract with Xenon7, presenting a significant opportunity for renewal