IT Security Admin - Patch, Endpoint & Security Operations

BigData Technology Solutions; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BigData Technology Solutions in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead patch management, endpoint security, and policy enforcement across the enterprise.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ivanti Patch Management, Microsoft Intune, Defender, and DLP tools, plus strong knowledge of firewall management and compliance. You will coordinate vulnerability remediation, monitor threats, and support security training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in patch management, endpoint security, and device management.
• Hands-on experience with Ivanti Patch Management, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and DLP tools.
• Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise firewalls (Cisco, FortiGate, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer Ivanti Patch Management, ensuring timely patch deployment and compliance across all endpoints.
• Manage Microsoft Intune including device enrollment, policy configuration, application deployment, patches, upgrades, and endpoint compliance.
• Oversee Microsoft Defender; implement threat protection policies, monitor alerts, and coordinate incident response activities.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and enforce security policies and compliance standards across the organization.

Skills

Patch management

Endpoint security

Device management

Security monitoring

Threat response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Ivanti Patch Management

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Defender

DLP tools

Cisco FortiGate firewalls

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Patch & Endpoint Management

• Administer and maintain the Ivanti Patch Management System, ensuring timely patch deployment and compliance across all endpoints.
• Manage Microsoft Intune including device enrollment, policy configuration, application deployment, patches, upgrades, and endpoint compliance.

Threat Protection & Security Monitoring

• Oversee Microsoft Security Modules including Microsoft Defender; implement threat protection policies, monitor alerts, and coordinate incident response activities.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and enforce security policies and compliance standards across the organization.

Vulnerability Management

• Oversee the vulnerability management lifecycle: maintain scan inventories, identify vulnerabilities across the environment, prioritize findings, and drive remediation efforts in coordination with relevant teams.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Monitor DLP alerts and incidents, and report findings to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist in configuring and testing DLP policies, including preview and pilot deployments.
• Work with IT and business teams to identify sensitive data classifications and ensure appropriate protection controls are in place.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of DLP policies, incidents, and remediation actions.
• Support end-user awareness initiatives on the proper handling of sensitive data.

Firewall Administration

• Manage organizational firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, or equivalent), maintaining secure access rules, monitoring traffic patterns, and ensuring firewall configurations remain updated and compliant with security policies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, security procedures, and incident response actions.
• Provide end-user support and training related to security and compliance policies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in patch management, endpoint security, and device management.
• Hands-on experience with Ivanti Patch Management, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and DLP tools.
• Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise firewalls (Cisco, FortiGate, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.