24 Software Security jobs in Kuwait

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security technologies.
• Monitor security systems and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of security documentation, including system configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in security incident response activities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in security technology.
• Perform any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the manager as needed, to adapt to business requirements and organizational changes.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in security engineering or a related role, preferably in the Telecommunication, Technology or ICT industry.
  
  

SOSi is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support a dynamic program in Kuwait. The Cyber Security Information System Security Officer (ISSO) A&A will provide guidance and assistance to the Authorization Official (AO) and Program – Information Systems Security Manager (P-ISSM) in protecting, detecting, characterizing, countering and mitigating unauthorized activity and vulnerabilities on DoD information networks and systems.

• Adhere to and enforce all relevant Cyber Security policies and procedures.
• Advise and assist organizations in the preparation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, Connection Approval Process (CAP), and Approval to Operate (ATO) requests for existing and proposed system or network changes.
• Provide oversight of Program Managed (PM) and Programs of Record (POR) cybersecurity compliance; coordinate certification and accreditation efforts for PM or POR systems.
• Ensure effective dissemination, reporting, compliance, and verification processes and procedures.
• Provide oversight of security violations reporting and incident handling.
• Audit configuration management and change control processes and procedures.
• Conduct cybersecurity inspections, assessments, tests and audits as required.
• Resolve information assurance help desk tickets.
• Able to socially interact with varying personalities to successfully communicate requirements of documentation and artifacts and results of validation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wireless scanning and reporting.
• Participate in Weekly Charge Boards as the Cyber Security SME.
• Demonstrate good writing skills to help with the production of processes and policy.
• Demonstrate good speaking skills used to lead presentations regarding Cyber Activities.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Required to produce Weekly Activity Reports to the direct manager.
• Manage, assign workload, and report activities to other Cyber Security personnel
• Active in scope DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be IAM III compliant and possess a current VMware certification.
• Must have working knowledge of server, storage and desktop virtualization technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of RMF experience in a combatant command engineering IT solutions for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting RMF and 7 years’ experience in DoD Cyber environments.
• Ability to meet Visa and CRC CENTCOM Mod-15 Deployment Requirements.
• Working environment is a climate-controlled facility.
• Outdoor temperatures may exceed temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

SOSi is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support a dynamic program in Kuwait. The Cyber Security Information System Security Officer (ISSO) A&A will provide guidance and assistance to the Authorization Official (AO) and Program – Information Systems Security Manager (P-ISSM) in protecting, detecting, characterizing, countering and mitigating unauthorized activity and vulnerabilities on DoD information networks and systems.

• Adhere to and enforce all relevant Cyber Security policies and procedures.
• Advise and assist organizations in the preparation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, Connection Approval Process (CAP), and Approval to Operate (ATO) requests for existing and proposed system or network changes.
• Provide oversight of Program Managed (PM) and Programs of Record (POR) cybersecurity compliance; coordinate certification and accreditation efforts for PM or POR systems.
• Ensure effective dissemination, reporting, compliance, and verification processes and procedures.
• Provide oversight of security violations reporting and incident handling.
• Audit configuration management and change control processes and procedures.
• Conduct cybersecurity inspections, assessments, tests and audits as required.
• Resolve information assurance help desk tickets.
• Able to socially interact with varying personalities to successfully communicate requirements of documentation and artifacts and results of validation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wireless scanning and reporting.
• Participate in Weekly Charge Boards as the Cyber Security SME.
• Demonstrate good writing skills to help with the production of processes and policy.
• Demonstrate good speaking skills used to lead presentations regarding Cyber Activities.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Required to produce Weekly Activity Reports to the direct manager.
• Manage, assign workload, and report activities to other Cyber Security personnel

• Active in scope DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be IAM III compliant and possess a current VMware certification.
• Must have working knowledge of server, storage and desktop virtualization technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of RMF experience in a combatant command engineering IT solutions for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting RMF and 7 years’ experience in DoD Cyber environments.
• Current US Passport. Kuwait
• Ability to meet Visa and CRC CENTCOM Mod-15 Deployment Requirements.

• Working environment is a climate-controlled facility.
• Outdoor temperatures may exceed temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

• Active in scope DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be IAM III compliant and possess a current VMware certification.
• Must have working knowledge of server, storage and desktop virtualization technologies.
• Minimum of 3 years of RMF experience in a combatant command engineering IT solutions for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting RMF and 7 years’ experience in DoD Cyber environments.
• Current US Passport. Kuwait
• Ability to meet Visa and CRC CENTCOM Mod-15 Deployment Requirements.

• Adhere to and enforce all relevant Cyber Security policies and procedures.
• Advise and assist organizations in the preparation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, Connection Approval Process (CAP), and Approval to Operate (ATO) requests for existing and proposed system or network changes.
• Provide oversight of Program Managed (PM) and Programs of Record (POR) cybersecurity compliance; coordinate certification and accreditation efforts for PM or POR systems.
• Ensure effective dissemination, reporting, compliance, and verification processes and procedures.
• Provide oversight of security violations reporting and incident handling.
• Audit configuration management and change control processes and procedures.
• Conduct cybersecurity inspections, assessments, tests and audits as required.
• Resolve information assurance help desk tickets.
• Able to socially interact with varying personalities to successfully communicate requirements of documentation and artifacts and results of validation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wireless scanning and reporting.
• Participate in Weekly Charge Boards as the Cyber Security SME.
• Demonstrate good writing skills to help with the production of processes and policy.
• Demonstrate good speaking skills used to lead presentations regarding Cyber Activities.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Required to produce Weekly Activity Reports to the direct manager.
• Manage, assign workload, and report activities to other Cyber Security personnel

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Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients worldwide to tackle complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

WAN Security Engineers are required to be certified at the expert level in multiple disciplines of networks and security (e.g., CCNP/CCIE & CISSP). They support enterprise-class network security technologies including firewalls, web proxy appliances, VPN appliances, C2C, and NAC solutions. Responsibilities include design, troubleshooting, optimization, administration, change management, and documentation of core network technologies such as Cisco Firepower NGFW, Cisco FMC, Menlo CBII, Forescout Enterprise Manager, and Cisco ISE.

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must meet all host country employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level support for network firewall access modifications, troubleshoot web browsing issues, and support DMZ-hosted services.
• Recommend network security policies, plan projects, manage changes, and oversee firewall and ACL management.
• Enforce security policies and investigate malicious network activity.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and perform system maintenance for vulnerabilities and compliance.
• Manage proxy web filtering policies and analyze logs for irregularities.
• Support AAA & auditing in Cisco ISE, and assist with C2C infrastructure and Zero Trust architecture.
• Monitor network device health, maintain network diagrams, and manage requests via ServiceNow.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
• Adherence to DoD 8570.01M with at least one baseline and one CE certification (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP).
• Minimum 10 years of experience with network and firewall technologies, VPN, TCP/IP troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Cisco Firepower, FMC, Menlo CBII, Forescout, Cisco ISE, and related platforms.
• Strong technical, managerial, and analytical skills, with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Canonical is building a team dedicated to providing security coverage across a wide range of ecosystems and environments, working to make the world a better, safer place. We are hiring an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join an industry-leading security engineering team and help protect the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. We are looking for candidates across all levels of experience, from Graduate to Senior.

As part of the Ubuntu Security Team, you will work with some of the best and brightest people in technology to monitor, triage, respond to, and document new and existing vulnerabilities in open source software. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify issues, prioritize them, and coordinate remediation.

This is an engineering-focused role that may also involve activities such as producing security assessments, building features, conducting code reviews, developing internal tools, engaging with the open source community, and participating in industry initiatives and events.

This role requires international travel at least twice a year, usually for one week. It also requires the ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role

The role entails

• Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open source packages
• Keeping track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and fixed, leveraging internal tools
• Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers, as needed, to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure that Ubuntu includes the most robust security features
• Auditing source code for vulnerabilities
• Building features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of Ubuntu
  
  

• You have a thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them
• You are familiar with coordinated disclosure practices
• You are familiar with open source development tools and methodologies
• You are skilled in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP or JavaScript/TypeScript
• You have excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• You can clearly and effectively communicate with the team and Ubuntu community members
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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