Senior Cloud Security Engineer

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology security firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to enhance their cloud security. This pivotal role involves designing DLP policies, securing Microsoft Entra ID, and optimizing the Microsoft Defender suite. Ideal candidates should have at least 68 years of cybersecurity experience, proficiency in Microsoft technologies, and hold relevant certifications. If you have a passion for cloud security and a strong technical background, apply today!

Qualifications

• 68 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity focused on Microsoft cloud security technologies.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies across Microsoft 365.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune policies for secure device compliance.
• Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID with Conditional Access and Identity Protection.
• Optimize the Microsoft Defender suite across endpoints and cloud.
• Conduct Cloud Security Gap Assessments against standards like NIST and ISO 27001.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into cloud initiatives.
• Develop security dashboards using Microsoft Sentinel and Power BI.

Skills

Microsoft cloud security technologies

Microsoft Purview DLP

Intune (MDM)

Entra ID

Microsoft Defender suite

Zero Trust principles

Security assessments

PowerShell

Education

Two active certifications (SC-400, SC-401, MD-102, AZ-104)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Power BI

Job description

Hiring: Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Microsoft Azure/M365 Focus)

We are looking for a highly skilled and certified Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen our cloud security posture. This is a critical role focused on implementing robust data protection and ensuring secure identity and device management across our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

If you have deep hands‑on expertise in Microsoft security technologies and a passion for building a robust cloud‑first defense we want to talk to you.

Role Overview

You will be the key architect and implementer of our cloud security strategy. This role is essential for protecting our digital assets, enabling secure collaboration and supporting our cloud‑first initiatives. You will leverage your expertise to conduct comprehensive cloud security gap assessments and drive remediation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies across all Microsoft 365 workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune (MDM) policies for secure device compliance and strong Conditional Access.
• Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including Conditional Access, Identity Protection, PIM and SSO integrations.
• Deploy, configure and optimize the full Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365 and Cloud).
• Perform comprehensive Cloud Security Gap Assessments against standards such as NIST and ISO 27001, providing actionable remediation plans.
• Work across teams (Infrastructure, Application, Compliance) to embed security into all cloud adoption initiatives.
• Develop security dashboards and integrate/monitor security events using Microsoft Sentinel and Power BI.

Mandatory Requirements

• 68 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity with a heavy focus on Microsoft cloud security technologies.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Intune (MDM), Entra ID and the Microsoft Defender suite.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity‑centric security models.
• Experience conducting security assessments and producing detailed gap analysis reports.
• Must hold at least two active certifications from the following: SC‑400, SC‑401, MD‑102, AZ‑104.

• SC‑400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
• SC‑401: Information Security Administrator
• MD‑102: Microsoft Endpoint Administrator
• AZ‑104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR).
• Experience with Power BI for security analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Graph API).

If you are a certified expert ready to take our cloud security posture to the next level, apply today!