Cyber Security Engineer

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Cairo, مصر The German University in Cairo دوام كامل


About the role
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to be responsible for the security of our computing infrastructure. Candidate will design and enforce the security architecture across a multi-site GPU cluster environment, harden systems and networks against threats, ensure secure operation of ML workloads and data pipelines, and embed security practices into our DevOps workflows. This is a hands-on, foundational role with direct impact on a growing research computing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Network & Infrastructure Security
• Design, configure, and maintain firewall rules, VLANs, and network segmentation across multiple sites
• Manage and monitor network access controls, VPNs, and inter-site connectivity
• Harden servers, operating systems, and GPU infrastructure configurations
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and drive remediation cycles DevSecOps & Pipeline Security
• Embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines and ML workflow automation
• Review infrastructure-as-code and deployment configurations for security risks
• Enforce secrets management, credential hygiene, and access control across toolchains Monitoring, Detection & Response
• Deploy and maintain intrusion detection and security monitoring systems (IDS/SIEM)
• Monitor cluster activity and network traffic for anomalous behavior
• Lead incident response: detection, containment, recovery, and post-incident review Compliance & Documentation
• Support compliance with Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) as it relates to research data handling and user access
• Maintain security policies, procedures, access logs, and audit documentation
• Perform threat modeling for system changes and new infrastructure deployments Collaboration & Enablement
• Work closely with IT infrastructure teams across sites
• Train and advise research staff, students, and coordinators on secure computing practices
• Communicate security risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders and center leadership Required

Qualifications:
• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or DevSecOps
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with firewall management, network segmentation, and VLAN configuration
• Experience hardening Linux-based servers and Kubernetes-operated infrastructure
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and embedding security into DevOps workflows
• Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), authentication, and privilege control
• Experience with vulnerability management, patching cycles, and security monitoring tools
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Ability to produce clear security documentation and audit-ready records
• Ability to communicate security risks to non-technical audiences Preferred

Qualifications:
• Experience in a research computing, HPC, or GPU cluster environment
• Familiarity with Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) or similar data protection frameworks
• Penetration testing experience or certification (CEH, OSCP, or equivalent)
• Experience with SIEM platforms and IDS/IPS tools
• Relevant certification: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent