Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is a Qatar-based leader seeking a Senior Specialist in Cybersecurity to strengthen cyber resilience and governance across on-ground and cloud environments.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident response, and reporting, with hands-on management of SIEM/EDR, PAM, DLP, and cloud security platforms. A minimum of seven years in enterprise security and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, CS, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise across security operations, governance, incident response, cloud security, and security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft and Azure security technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC, GCIH, ECIH, or Security+ are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, governance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Review and secure on-premises, cloud, and digital technology solutions.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage and optimize security technologies including SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, email security, and cloud security platforms.
• Coordinate penetration testing, security audits, and third-party security assessments.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to business stakeholders and support secure delivery of technology projects.
• Prepare risk, compliance, and security assurance reports for management.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Operations

Governance

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Security Technologies

Azure Security Tools

Job description

Senior Specialist - Cybersecurity

A leading organization in Qatar is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist - Cybersecurity to strengthen its cyber resilience, security governance, and technology risk management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, governance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Review and secure on-premises, cloud, and digital technology solutions.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage and optimize security technologies including SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, email security, and cloud security platforms.
• Coordinate penetration testing, security audits, and third-party security assessments.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to business stakeholders and support secure delivery of technology projects.
• Prepare risk, compliance, and security assurance reports for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise across security operations, governance, incident response, cloud security, and security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft and Azure security technologies.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC, GCIH, ECIH, or Security+ are highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.