Senior Security Specialist - Cybersecurity
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LocationAmman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentNext Generation Infrastructure (NGI)
Company size51–200 people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW: configuration, deployment, security policies, NAT, VPN, GlobalProtect, HA, security profiles, and Panorama management
Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate: firewall deployment, FortiOS administration, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, IPS, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, and troubleshooting
Experience with network security architecture, routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and network segmentation
Experience with firewall migration, firmware upgrades, performance optimization, and security hardening
Ability to independently manage customer implementations, troubleshooting, and technical escalations
Practical experience in at least three of the following: NDR, PAM, DAM, IAM/MFA, Endpoint Security/EDR/XDR, SIEM/SOC, DLP/Data Security, WAF/API Security, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust/ZTNA/SASE
Leading cybersecurity solution deployments, configurations, and integrations
Supporting Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) activities
Providing L2/L3 troubleshooting and post-implementation technical support
Conducting technical health checks, upgrades, and security optimization
Preparing HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and as-built documentation
Working closely with Presales, Sales, Project Management, and vendor technical teams
Supporting customer demonstrations, technical workshops, and knowledge transfer
Managing multiple cybersecurity projects and technologies simultaneously
Maintaining technical relationships with vendors and distributors
Participating in technical training and certifications for new cybersecurity solutions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical responsibilities
Good command of English and Arabic
Willingness to attend customer sites and support critical implementations when required
Previous experience with a System Integrator, MSSP, or enterprise cybersecurity implementation team
Skills
Palo Alto Networks NGFW
Fortinet FortiGate
FortiOS
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer
Panorama
ExtraHop
LinkShadow
CyberArk
Xage
FortiPAM
Imperva
IBM Guardium
Entrust
OpenText
Microsoft Entra ID
Palo Alto Cortex XDR
Trend Micro
Microsoft Defender
Splunk
Elastic
LogRhythm
Forcepoint
Fortra
Thales
F5
Akamai
Cloudflare
Tenable
Qualys
Zscaler
Palo Alto Prisma Access
BGP
OSPF
TCP/IP
Benefits
Annual salary raise
Annual bonus
1. Mandatory Technical Requirements – Network Security
Strong hands-on experience with:
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Palo Alto Networks NGFW: Configuration, deployment, security policies, NAT, VPN, GlobalProtect, HA, security profiles, and Panorama management.
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Fortinet FortiGate: Firewall deployment, FortiOS administration, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, IPS, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, and troubleshooting.
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Network security architecture, routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and network segmentation.
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Firewall migration, firmware upgrades, performance optimization, and security hardening.
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Ability to independently manage customer implementations, troubleshooting, and technical escalations.
2. Additional Cybersecurity Technologies – Multi-Vendor Capabilities
The candidate should have practical experience in at least three of the following security domains, with the ability to develop expertise across additional technologies:
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NDR (Network Detection & Response): ExtraHop, LinkShadow, or equivalent.
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PAM (Privileged Access Management): CyberArk, Xage, FortiPAM, or equivalent.
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DAM (Database Activity Monitoring): Imperva, IBM Guardium, or equivalent.
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IAM / MFA: Entrust, OpenText, Microsoft Entra ID, or equivalent.
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Endpoint Security / EDR / XDR: Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Trend Micro, Microsoft Defender, or equivalent.
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SIEM / SOC Solutions: Splunk, Elastic, LogRhythm, or equivalent.
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DLP / Data Security: Forcepoint, Fortra, Thales, or equivalent.
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WAF / API Security: F5, Akamai, Cloudflare, Fortinet, or equivalent.
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Vulnerability Management: Tenable, Qualys, or equivalent.
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Zero Trust / ZTNA / SASE: Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, or equivalent.
3. Implementation & Technical Delivery Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
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Leading cybersecurity solution deployments, configurations, and integrations.
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Supporting Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) activities.
•
Providing L2/L3 troubleshooting and post-implementation technical support.
•
Conducting technical health checks, upgrades, and security optimization.
•
Preparing High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation plans, and as-built documentation.
•
Working closely with Presales, Sales, Project Management, and vendor technical teams.
•
Supporting customer demonstrations, technical workshops, and knowledge transfer.
•
Managing multiple cybersecurity projects and technologies simultaneously.
•
Maintaining technical relationships with vendors and distributors.
•
Participating in technical training and certifications for new cybersecurity solutions.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
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Previous experience with a System Integrator, MSSP, or enterprise cybersecurity implementation team is highly preferred.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication skills.
•
Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical responsibilities.
•
Good command of English and Arabic.
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Willingness to attend customer sites and support critical implementations when required.
Benefits
Annualk Salary Raise
Annual Bonus