Lead Security Engineer

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Dubai.

 

Who We Are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

This is a leadership role focused on owning and advancing our global security framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure security, cloud security (Azure), and CI/CD pipeline protection, with prior experience in the fintech, banking, or trading platform/exchange environment. You will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and oversight of enterprise-wide security solutions and lead a team to execute best-in-class security practices across our global footprint.

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

• Operate as the enacted Product Owner for the global Security Framework, driving strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Lead security projects from design through deployment, delivering scalable and effective solutions across multi-vendor cloud environments.
• Develop Security Solution Patterns to ensure repeatable, consistent, and compliant deployment of cloud and infrastructure services.
• Implement, configure, and upgrade cloud compute systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network infrastructure with a focus on security best practices and compliance with SOC2, ISO 27001, and other regulatory standards.
• Review existing security controls, assess effectiveness, and lead enhancements to improve resilience and protection.
• Research and assess emerging security technologies and threats, aligning technical solutions to business requirements and supporting deployment across regions.
• Develop strategies to manage increasing volumes of audits and compliance checks, especially for frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Work directly with internal/external auditors to define audit scope, represent the company’s security posture, and provide consistent, positive advocacy.
• Lead the incident response process, serving as the primary control point during security events and ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Contribute to the evolution of CI/CD pipelines, embedding security at every stage of the software delivery lifecycle.
• Support automation efforts to streamline code delivery with secure one-click deployments, rollbacks, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with developers to implement and maintain secure coding practices across platforms.

Are you the one?

• Proven leadership experience in cybersecurity, ideally within fintech, banking, or trading/exchange platforms.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure and cloud security, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline security, automation tooling, and DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability testing, remediation strategies, and secure architecture review.
• Track record of leading or contributing to successful SOC2/ISO 27001 certification programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing or leading a security team.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

 

Axi's bag of delights

• 25 Annual Leave days per year
• 5 Paid Study Leave days per year
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
• Health and Dental Insurance upon commencement for self and options to include dependents
• Subsidised wellbeing initiative

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (45 mins)
• Hiring Manager Interview (60 mins)
• Take Home Assessment (1 day)
• Skip Level Interview (60 mins)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.