Azure Cloud Security Analyst

additiv; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FinTech company is looking for an Azure Cloud Security Analyst in Dubai to enhance its cybersecurity team. In this role, you will monitor and safeguard the Azure cloud infrastructure while implementing best practices in security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure security tools and incident response, contributing to a robust security posture in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Open-minded international environment

Meritocratic culture with ongoing feedback

Support for life-long learning and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure Security tools.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools like Sentinel or Splunk.
• Expertise in IAM, including Azure AD and MFA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and detect threats using Azure-native tools.
• Investigate security incidents and alerts.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Azure Security Center

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Sentinel

IAM

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Investigation

Network Security

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Job description

About this role

We are seeking a skilled and proactiveAzure Cloud Security Analystto join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our Azure cloud infrastructure, applications, and data by leveraging Azure-native security tools, proactive threat detection, and best-in-class cloud security practices.

You will play a critical role in security monitoring, incident response, identity and access management, vulnerability assessments, and compliance assurance across our cloud environment.

Your responsibilities

Monitor & Detect Threats :

Use Azure-native tools like Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Security Center to monitor cloud environments, detect anomalies, and configure security alerts

Incident Response & Investigation :

Investigate security incidents and alerts, perform root cause analysis, and support remediation using tools like Sentinel Playbooks, XDR, and Velociraptor

Identity & Access Management :

Secure Azure AD using MFA, PIM, Conditional Access, and enforce RBAC for least-privilege access across cloud resources

Risk & Vulnerability Management :

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; identify misconfigurations and enforce policies through Azure Policyand collaboration with DevOps

Network Security & Compliance :

Manage Azure Firewall, NSGs, and WAF; ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, C5 : 2020, SOC 2, and GDPR

Automation & DevSecOps :

Automate security operations and integrate controls into CI / CD pipelines using Logic Apps, PowerShell, and Azure Policy

Your qualifications, skills and experience

Hands-on experience with Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel

Strong knowledge ofSIEM toolslike Sentinel or Splunk

Expertise inIAM, including Azure AD, OAuth / SAML, RBAC, PIM, and MFA

Proficient inincident response,threat hunting, andforensic investigation

Deep understanding ofnetwork securityand Azure-native firewall services

Familiarity with security standards : ISO 27001, SOC 2, C5 : 2020, GDPR

Experience with scripting / automation using PowerShell, Python, and Terraform

Location

Dubai

We offer you

Open-minded and international environment and culture, fast-paced and with quick decision-making approach

Encouraging climate where every team member can make a difference and influence decisions and processes

Meritocratic culture where ongoing feedback is part of life to grow and develop

Company that believes in life-long learning and supporting the development of its team

How to apply

If you are passionate about joining a growing and motivated team of financial services enthusiasts and want to contribute to the growth of a leading international FinTech company, please click below to apply.

About us

additiv enables leading financial institutions and brands globally to develop new and transform existing business models, capitalizing on digital innovation and Finance-as-a-Service capabilities.

additiv’s API-first cloud platform is one of the world’s most powerful solutions in wealth management, credit, and insurance. The technology, together with the global ecosystem of regulated financial service providers, opens new opportunities for banks, insurance companies, asset managers, IFAs but also ‘consumer brands’ to offer their own and third-party financial solutions quickly and flexibly via existing or new customer channels.

Headquartered in Switzerland, with regional offices in Singapore, UAE, and Germany and 300 employees, additiv serves over 400 financial companies (banks, insurers, asset managers, pension providers, IFAs etc) and brands globally.

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