Cybersecurity Specialist

Steer

AI Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Steer

AI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by Venture One, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. Steer

AI’s advanced AI‑powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off‑road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

We are a high‑growth technology company developing advanced fleet‑management solutions for dual‑use applications in Defense and Civilian Logistics. Our platform serves as a mission‑critical command center, integrating real‑time telemetry and geospatial data to coordinate complex operations in high‑stakes environments.

We are seeking a hands‑on Cybersecurity Specialist to serve as a primary guardian of our platform’s integrity. In this role, you won't just be checking boxes for compliance; you will be building a resilient security posture that protects sensitive defense data and mission‑critical civilian infrastructure. We value security professionals who operate with deep technical curiosity, a hacker’s mindset, and a commitment to enabling, not hindering, high‑velocity engineering.

• Security Architecture & Governance: Design and help with the implementation of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC2) across our cloud environments and edge devices.
• Threat Intelligence & Hunting: Monitor, analyze, and respond to advanced threats. Perform regular testing and vulnerability assessments on our data streams and frontends.
• Dev Sec Ops  Integration: Partner with engineering and Dev Ops to integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into our Git Lab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security is shifted left in the development lifecycle.
• Incident Response Leadership: Lead the incident response team, define incident playbooks, and conduct regular tabletop exercises to keep the company mission‑ready for any cyber event.
• Compliance & Audit: Manage technical relationships with defense and logistics partners, ensuring our platform meets rigorous third‑party security requirements and data sovereignty laws.

• Experience: 6+ years of professional experience, ideally in a SaaS startup environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Deep proficiency in securing AWS environments (IAM, VPC, Guard Duty) and containerized workflows (Docker).
• Application Security: Strong command of the OWASP Top 10 and experience auditing APIs and real‑time communication protocols (Web Sockets/MQTT).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and understand code (Type Script, Python, or Go) to perform meaningful security code reviews and assist engineers with remediation.
• Detection & Response: Hands‑on experience with SIEM/SOAR tools, EDR solutions, and network analysis tools.
• Direct experience with Defense‑grade security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, IL4/IL5).
• Experience in protecting telemetry data from remote sensors.
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture implementation in distributed systems.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialist.

We provide a competitive, tax‑free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

• Education allowance
• Free on‑site meals
• Annual flight allowance
• Health coverage
• Relocation support (if applicable)
• Access to well‑being activities such as sports and recreational events

Join us to drive innovation and shape the future of technology!