Executive Security Architect — Abu Dhabi On‑Site

IDC Technologies, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IDC Technologies is actively seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect to own enterprise security architecture, multi-cloud defense, and governance from Abu Dhabi. Lead the design and deployment of Azure Security, Defender Suite, Purview, and CNAPP, while directing CSPM and PAM initiatives in a global enterprise setting.

You will drive zero trust adoption, manage SIEM/SOAR configurations, and mentor SOC teams to deliver robust threat resilience under regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or AWS Certified Security Specialty.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, deploy, and govern comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity frameworks and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Architect and optimize cloud security controls utilizing Azure Security, CSPM, and CNAPP capabilities.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Purview, and advanced threat protection mechanisms.
• Deploy and oversee CyberArk privileged access management (PAM) and secure credential vaulting solutions.
• Configure, tune, and manage enterprise SIEM and SOAR platforms for automated threat detection and incident response.
• Conduct rigorous security posture assessments, risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant environments.
• Provide expert technical leadership, mentorship, and security guidance to multidisciplinary engineering and SOC teams.
• Author meticulous architectural blueprints, security compliance frameworks, risk assessment reports, and executive advisory briefs.

Skills

Azure Security

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Purview

Zero Trust Architecture

CNAPP

CSPM

SIEM/SOAR

CyberArk PAM

Cloud security

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

Job description

IDC Technologies is actively seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect to own enterprise security architecture, multi-cloud defense, and governance from Abu Dhabi. Lead the design and deployment of Azure Security, Defender Suite, Purview, and CNAPP, while directing CSPM and PAM initiatives in a global enterprise setting.

You will drive zero trust adoption, manage SIEM/SOAR configurations, and mentor SOC teams to deliver robust threat resilience under regulatory standards.