Cyber Security Engineer

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 Show more Show less