Vulnerability Security Engineer

Axians Emirates, an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi (a subsidiary of VINCI Energies), is a dedicated business unit specializing in the deployment and maintenance of telecom infrastructure, access control, and CCTV systems.

🔐 With strong capabilities in cybersecurity design and implementation, as well as ICT engineering and construction, Axians Emirates delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of critical sectors.

🛠️ Our services cover the full project lifecycle — from engineering, integration, and installation to commissioning and maintenance — with a focus on security, telecommunications, and information systems for clients in the oil & gas and defense industries.

🌍 With the support of the Axians network (VINCI Energies), Axians Emirates delivers reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.

We are seeking a Vulnerability Security Engineer to support one of our clients in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities across IT infrastructure, applications, cloud environments and, where applicable, OT systems. The role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, managing scanning platforms, prioritizing security risks, coordinating remediation activities, and ensuring continuous monitoring and reporting of vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments and manage regular security scans across IT infrastructure, applications, cloud and relevant OT environments.

• Analyze and prioritize identified vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, asset criticality and business impact.

• Administer and maintain vulnerability scanning platforms, including scan configurations, schedules, asset coverage and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate with IT, security and system owners to track remediation activities, follow up on outstanding findings and ensure timely resolution.

• Validate remediation actions through rescanning and appropriate verification methods.

• Monitor emerging vulnerabilities, security advisories and threat intelligence, escalating critical risks when necessary.

• Maintain vulnerability dashboards, risk registers and remediation reports, providing clear updates to technical teams and management.

• Support vulnerability risk assessments, security exceptions, audits and continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessment and management.

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science or a related field.

• Practical experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.

• Good understanding of vulnerability management processes, CVE/CVSS scoring, risk prioritization and remediation tracking.

• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, Windows/Linux systems and common security vulnerabilities.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF or CIS Controls.

• Exposure to cloud security, scripting/automation or OT/ICS environments would be an advantage.

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH or equivalent would be an advantage.

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