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IT Security Specialist (Doha, Qatar, Onsite)

ByteCrew
Qatar · Full-time · Not Applicable
Role Summary

We are hiring an IT Security Specialist to operate and govern security controls across the client's Information Systems Department enterprise IT estate. The role drives day-to-day security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access governance, and incident response across mission-critical government systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management tools across the enterprise estate.
  • Manage IAM/PAM controls, including Active Directory and Azure AD security configurations.
  • Lead and execute security incident response, including triage, containment, and forensics.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation across servers, endpoints, and applications.
  • Implement Zero Trust principles, conditional access policies, and least-privilege models.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, NESA, and Qatar NIA standards.
  • Develop and update security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors on security audits and certifications.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security.
  • 5+ years' experience in IT security operations within enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on with at least one major SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and one EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne).
  • Strong working knowledge of network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure remote access, web proxy.
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD security deep familiarity.
  • One or more of: CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GCIH.
  • Native or fluent Arabic AND professional English — preferred (not mandatory).
  • Currently in Qatar OR willing to relocate within 60 days.


Preferred / Nice To Have

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
  • Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).
  • Familiarity with Qatar NIA and NESA UAE frameworks.
  • Prior experience in government, oil & gas, or large enterprise sector.
  • Hands-on with SOAR platforms (XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel playbooks).

Key Skills

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Posted
May 08, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Doha
Company
ByteCrew

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Information Technology

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