About Shifra
Shifra (an Inforte Company) is a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East, specializing in cybersecurity solutions. We partner with globally recognized cybersecurity vendors to deliver advanced technology, enablement, and technical support to our channel partners across the region. Learn more: www.shifra-me.com
We are currently seeking a System Engineer to join our team in Egypt.
Key Responsibilities:Engage with customers to assess cyber security requirements, focusing on Shifra products and specially network security requirements and zero-trust maturity Design secure architectures focusing on:Efficient IP DDI (DNS Security, DHCP, IPAM) Akamai Micro-Segmentation / Guardicore Zero-Trust Network Segmentation Ransomware containment, east-west traffic control, and lateral movement prevention Conduct demos, PoCs, and technical deep-dive workshops Answer RFIs/RFPs with accurate and compliant technical responses
Partner & Vendor Collaboration:Enable Egyptian and LEVANT channel partners on Efficient IP & Akamai solutions Coordinate with vendor technical teams for solution enhancements and escalations Participate in regional cybersecurity events and workshops
Professional Services Scoping:Assess customer environments for DDI and segmentation readiness Define technical scope, deployment architecture, BoQ/BOM and integration requirements Assist in handover to professional services for deployment cycles
Technical Enablement & Education:Deliver product training sessions and roadshows to partners and enterprise customers Develop technical documentation, deployment guides, and reference architectures Support cybersecurity awareness activities across the Egyptian market
Customer Success & Post-Sales Advisory:Provide technical guidance during PoCs, pilots, and expansion phases Work closely with customers to optimize DNS security, segmentation policies, and DDI automation Assist with design reviews, architecture best practices, and roadmap planning
Required Skills & Experience:Solid understanding of:DNS, DHCP, IPAM concepts and architectures DNS-based security & threat intelligence Network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies Zero-Trust security principles Hybrid network models (on-prem / cloud) Experience with:4-8 years’ experience in cyber security field Efficient IP or alternative DDI platforms (Infoblox, Blue Cat, etc) Akamai Guardicore or equivalent micro-segmentation tools Linux systems, networking, firewalls, SIEM, SOAR.
Professional Skills:Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills Ability to simplify complex technical topics for business discussions Hands-on lab/PoC setup and troubleshooting skills Channel sales and enterprise presales experience in Egypt is a plus