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Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity

Optimiza

On-site
Amman, Amman Governorate
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 21m ago

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Job description

Optimiza is hiring a Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity — a full-time, based in Amman, Amman Governorate role. Apply directly on Optimiza's careers page below.

Senior Security Specialist - Cybersecurity

Location: Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan

Department: Next Generation Infrastructure (NGI)

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

1. Mandatory Technical Requirements – Network Security

Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Palo Alto Networks NGFW: Configuration, deployment, security policies, NAT, VPN, GlobalProtect, HA, security profiles, and Panorama management.
  • Fortinet FortiGate: Firewall deployment, FortiOS administration, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, IPS, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, and troubleshooting.
  • Network security architecture, routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and network segmentation.
  • Firewall migration, firmware upgrades, performance optimization, and security hardening.
  • 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:

  • NDR (Network Detection & Response): ExtraHop, LinkShadow, or equivalent.
  • PAM (Privileged Access Management): CyberArk, Xage, FortiPAM, or equivalent.
  • DAM (Database Activity Monitoring): Imperva, IBM Guardium, or equivalent.
  • IAM / MFA: Entrust, OpenText, Microsoft Entra ID, or equivalent.
  • Endpoint Security / EDR / XDR: Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Trend Micro, Microsoft Defender, or equivalent.
  • SIEM / SOC Solutions: Splunk, Elastic, LogRhythm, or equivalent.
  • DLP / Data Security: Forcepoint, Fortra, Thales, or equivalent.
  • WAF / API Security: F5, Akamai, Cloudflare, Fortinet, or equivalent.
  • Vulnerability Management: Tenable, Qualys, or equivalent.
  • Zero Trust / ZTNA / SASE: Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, or equivalent.

3. Implementation & Technical Delivery Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • 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 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
  • Previous experience with a System Integrator, MSSP, or enterprise cybersecurity implementation team is highly preferred.
  • 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.

Benefits

Annualk Salary Raise

Annual Bonus

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity at Optimiza?

The required skills for Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity at Optimiza include: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IAM, SIEM, Splunk, Cybersecurity, English.

What is the seniority level for Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity at Optimiza?

Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity at Optimiza is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Senior Security Specialist, Cybersecurity at Optimiza?

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