Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Intertec Softwares Pvt Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Dubai is searching for a Sr Security Consultant to manage security incidents, ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, and oversee endpoint protection. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools and network security technologies. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to maintain secure IT operations, participate in audits, and document security processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with security operations.
• Experience with VPN NAC and network security policies.
• Working knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and investigation of security events.
• Support and manage endpoint protection platforms.
• Maintain system hardening secure configurations.

Skills

Strong understanding of network security technologies

Incident response and escalation handling

Proficiency in security monitoring and analysis tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent written and verbal communication

Tools

SIEM tools

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto

Nessus

Job description

The Sr Security Consultant is responsible for monitoring analyzing and responding to security incidents using SIEM and other security tools. They play a critical role in maintaining endpoint and network security managing access controls supporting vulnerability and patch management and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and other standards. The role includes regular system hardening firmware updates configuration backups and documentation. The engineer also assists with audit readiness contributes to threat hunting and collaborates with internal teams to maintain a secure IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform triage and investigation of security events and escalate to infosec lead when needed.
• Support and manage endpoint protection platforms email security and web filtering systems.
• Participate in threat hunting activities and analyse suspicious activities or anomalies.
• Coordinate and support vulnerability assessments and ensure timely patch compliance.
• Maintain system hardening secure configurations and adhere to CIS benchmark standards.
• Ensure security controls and processes align with ISO 27001 NIST and other relevant frameworks.
• Assist in preparing and participating in internal and external ISO audits.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date security process and documentation audit logs SOPs and reports.
• Perform regular configuration backups and firmware updates for security infrastructure.
• Administer and maintain IAM MFA and PAM systems to ensure secure access controls.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to support secure system operations.
• Respond to audit findings implement remediation steps and ensure closure of compliance gaps.
• Contribute to security awareness by documenting incidents lessons learned and procedures.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation or scheduled maintenance windows when required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of network security technologies
• Firewalls: Palo Alto Fortigate Cisco ASA/FTD
• VPN technologies and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Hands-on experience with security operations
• SIEM tools for monitoring log analysis and threat detection
• Incident response and escalation handling
• WAF F5 ASM Baracuda
• Endpoint security management: Tools such as CrowdStrike Microsoft Defender SentinelOne
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) CyberArk
• Vulnerability management: Tools such as Nessus Qualys
• Patch management processes
• Familiarity with: ISO 27001 NIST GDPR and other security compliance standards
• Experience with: Email security gateways: Proofpoint Mimecast
• Web proxies: Forcepoint Zscaler
• Security hardening and secure configuration practices: CIS benchmarks system hardening techniques
• Proficiency in security monitoring and analysis tools: SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk QRadar)
• SOAR platforms (optional but beneficial)
• Compliance and security governance: Familiarity with ISO 27001 NIST GDPR standards
• Involvement in ISO audits audit readiness and compliance documentation

Technical Skills / Competencies

Mandatory

• Experience working with enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto Fortigate Cisco ASA/FTD
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk QRadar) for log monitoring and threat detection
• Exposure to endpoint protection platforms such as CrowdStrike SentinelOne or Microsoft Defender
• Hands on experience with VPN NAC and network security policies
• Hands on experience with WAF F5 ASM Barracuda
• Working knowledge of Vulnerability Management tools like Nessus or Qualys
• Proficiency in managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) including MFA and Privileged Access Management (PAM)-CyberArk
• Practical experience with ISO 27001 audits security documentation and compliance reporting
• Skills in security hardening and application of CIS benchmarks
• Ability to perform firmware upgrades backup configuration and system maintenance
• Understanding of email security gateways (e.g. Proofpoint Mimecast) and web proxy solutions (e.g. Forcepoint Zscaler)

Optional

• Cloud security experience (Azure AWS or GCP):
• PAM - Delinea
• Antivirus Symantec
• Cloud firewall configurations
• IAM policies for cloud resources
• Monitoring and logging in cloud environments
• Basic scripting and automation for SIEM/SOAR workflows
• Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud security implementations
• HP Aruba Switches
• HP Aruba Wireless
• HP Aruba ClearPass
• Cisco routers

Soft Skills

Mandatory

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Clear and accurate documentation skills
• Team player with ability to work across departments
• High attention to detail and proactive security mindset