Information Security Consultant

📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE | 📄 1-Year Renewable Contract

We are hiring a Senior Specialist – Information Security Operations (Cloud Security) to join our Cyber Defense team in Abu Dhabi on a 1-year renewable contract.

🌐 Role Overview

This is a hands-on security operations role focused on protecting and improving enterprise security posture across cloud, identity, and hybrid environments.

You will work extensively with:

• Azure & Microsoft 365 security stack
• Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft Sentinel
• CNAPP / CSPM / CWPP tools
• Kubernetes & container security
• Incident response & vulnerability management
• Identity security (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA)

🛡️ Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across cloud and enterprise systems
• Implement and improve cloud security controls and posture (Azure, M365, hybrid)
• Drive vulnerability remediation and attack surface reduction
• Investigate identity threats, phishing, and suspicious activity
• Support security monitoring, tuning, and incident response operations
• Assist in securing cloud-native, container, and AI-enabled environments

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years in InfoSec / Cloud Security / Cyber Defense
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender XDR
• Knowledge of cloud security posture management and incident response
• Experience with Kubernetes/container security and vulnerability management

📜 Certifications (Preferred)

AZ-500 | SC-200 | SC-300 | SC-100 | CISSP | CEH | Security+ | ITIL