Senior Microsoft Identity & Cloud Security Engineer

Peergrowth; Dubai; On-site; AED 540,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peergrowth is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security, Identity & Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen identity protection, privileged access management, and cloud security across enterprise Microsoft environments. This hands-on role requires expertise in Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PIM, Defender, and SIEM integrations.

You will implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, and endpoints, automate tasks with PowerShell, and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity leadership to enforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Microsoft infrastructure, identity engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Conditional Access, and MFA.
• Practical experience implementing privileged access controls and identity governance.
• Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments, Microsoft Defender, and Azure workloads.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph for security automation.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, including security log analysis and incident investigation.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, change management, and communication skills.
• Relevant Microsoft security, identity, or Azure certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access policies.
• Implement identity lifecycle management for employees, contractors, service accounts, and application identities.
• Manage privileged access, including PIM, access reviews, emergency access accounts, and admin permissions.
• Maintain security controls across Microsoft 365, Defender, Azure workloads, and endpoint environments.
• Integrate identity, cloud, and endpoint logs with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel.
• Investigate security alerts, support incident response, and assist with containment and evidence collection.
• Identify and remediate misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and identity-related vulnerabilities.
• Automate security tasks using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Support secure onboarding, secrets management, and identity integration for cloud/AI initiatives.
• Maintain security documentation, configuration records, procedures, and audit evidence.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application owners, IT service management, and cybersecurity leadership to implement standards.

Skills

Identity security

Access governance

Threat monitoring

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Conditional Access

MFA

Microsoft Defender

Azure

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM

Job description

Peergrowth is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security, Identity & Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen identity protection, privileged access management, and cloud security across enterprise Microsoft environments. This hands-on role requires expertise in Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PIM, Defender, and SIEM integrations.

You will implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, and endpoints, automate tasks with PowerShell, and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity leadership to enforce