Azure Cloud Security Engineer

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to implement, manage, and improve security controls across Microsoft Azure environments, protecting cloud workloads, identities, endpoints, and data with Azure security services and best practices.

The role supports security operations, threat detection, monitoring, and compliance across hybrid and cloud environments, collaborating with SOC and IT teams to perform posture reviews, incident response, and audits, while

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cloud security.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure security services and cloud security operations.
• Certifications CCSP, AZ-500 or equivalent Azure security certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Azure security controls, policies, and security best practices across cloud environments.
• Configure and operate Microsoft security solutions including Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Manage security monitoring, incident investigation, analytics rules, workbooks, and response activities within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Implement identity and access security controls using Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, and related Azure security services.
• Manage endpoint and device security controls using Microsoft Intune.
• Configure data protection, governance, and compliance controls using Microsoft Purview.
• Perform cloud security assessments, security posture reviews, vulnerability analysis, and remediation activities.
• Integrate Azure security solutions with SOC operations, threat detection processes, and incident response workflows.
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, and maintain cloud security documentation.

Skills

Cloud security

Azure security services

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Compliance

Education

CCSP

AZ-500

Tools

Defender for Cloud

Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Purview

Job description

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to implement, manage, and improve security controls across Microsoft Azure environments, protecting cloud workloads, identities, endpoints, and data with Azure security services and best practices.

The role supports security operations, threat detection, monitoring, and compliance across hybrid and cloud environments, collaborating with SOC and IT teams to perform posture reviews, incident response, and audits, while