Senior Cloud Security Engineer

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a focus on Microsoft technologies to enhance their cloud security posture. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically with Microsoft cloud security tools. Responsibilities include managing data protection, identity management, and secure collaborations across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Applicants must hold two active Microsoft certifications.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity focused on Microsoft cloud security.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Intune (MDM), Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender suite.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies across workloads.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune policies for device compliance.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including Conditional Access.

Skills

Microsoft Purview DLP

Intune (MDM)

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft Defender Suite

Security Assessments

Education

Two active certifications from provided list

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

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies across all Microsoft 365 workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).

• Device & Access Control: Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune (MDM) policies for secure device compliance and strong Conditional Access.

• Identity Management: Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including Conditional Access, Identity Protection, PIM, and SSO integrations.

• Defender Suite Optimization: Deploy, configure, and optimize the full Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud).

• Security Assessment: Perform comprehensive Cloud Security Gap Assessments against standards like NIST and ISO 27001, providing actionable remediation plans.

• Collaboration: Work across teams (Infrastructure, Application, Compliance) to embed security into all cloud adoption initiatives.

• Reporting (Optional): Develop security dashboards and integrate/monitor security events using Microsoft Sentinel and Power BI.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience: 6-8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a heavy focus on Microsoft cloud security technologies.

• Core Expertise: Proven experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Intune (MDM), Entra ID, and the Microsoft Defender suite.

• Architecture: Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models.

• Assessment Skills: Experience conducting security assessments and producing detailed gap analysis reports.

• Certifications: Must hold at least two active certifications from the following:

  • 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!