Cybersecurity Engineer

7 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Virtu Thinko Full time 10,000 - 12,000 per year

Job Title:

Cybersecurity Engineer (EDR/XDR & Fortinet)

Contract Type:

1-Year Contract (Renewable, based on performance & business needs)

Location:

Manama, Bahrain

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Information Security team on a 1-year renewable contract. The ideal candidate will have 1–2+ years of hands-on experience in Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), and Fortinet firewall technologies. In this role, you will help secure our financial systems and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using EDR/XDR platforms.
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and related solutions.
  • Assist in implementing network and endpoint security controls.
  • Perform routine system and security checks; escalate findings and vulnerabilities.
  • Support the SOC team in incident detection, investigation, and response.
  • Maintain clear documentation of incidents, policies, and configurations.
  • Work with IT and compliance teams to align with financial sector regulations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 1–2+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity (EDR/XDR & firewall management).
  • Hands-on knowledge of Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, policies, configurations).
  • Familiarity with EDR/XDR solutions (Sophos, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, or similar).
  • Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
  • Good communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bahraini nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Fortinet NSE 4 certification or equivalent.
  • Exposure to financial sector cybersecurity standards (PCI DSS, SWIFT, ISO
  • Experience with SIEM tools (FortiAnalyzer, Splunk, QRadar, etc.).

What We Offer:

  • 1-year renewable contract in a leading financial organization in Bahrain.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Training and support for certifications.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity tools.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: BD BD1, per month

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