Security Engineer | Benguerir (Morocco)

UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University operates within a strongly innovation-driven culture, where creativity, experimentation and intellectual boldness are key foundations. The university promotes initiative, openness and autonomy in a stimulating environment focused on research, entrepreneurship and impact. This innovative mindset is reinforced by a solid cooperative dimension, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and human development. A clear focus on performance and excellence further supports this culture, while formal processes remain lighter to maintain agility and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Security Analysis: perform security analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Security Policy Development: develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitoring and Detection: use monitoring tools to detect intrusions and suspicious activities.
• Incident Response: respond quickly to security incidents, investigate, and take appropriate action to mitigate impacts.
• Security Auditing: conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Training and Awareness: train and raise awareness among employees about best security practices.
• Security Tool Management: install, configure, and maintain security software and hardware such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and antivirus software.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: work closely with other departments to integrate security into development projects.

Required Skills

Technical:

• Expertise in network and system security.
• Knowledge of security protocols (SSL, TLS, VPN, etc.).
• Experience with threat and vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Logpoint, Splunk, Palo Alto, Fortigate, Checkpoint, SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.).
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and automation tools.

Analytical:

• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs.
• Aptitude to assess risks and propose corrective measures.

Personal:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different departments.
• Sense of initiative and proactivity.

Qualifications

• Education: Engineering degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Certifications: certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Security, CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.