Microsoft Security Engineer M365 - Saudi National - Riyadh

Alnafitha IT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnafitha IT is looking for a motivated Junior Microsoft Security Engineer to join our growing team and support the implementation and management of Microsoft security solutions across enterprise environments.

You will handle Microsoft 365 Defender and Security Center, manage Azure AD identities, monitor alerts and incidents, assist with hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, MFA), and support Defender for endpoints while coordinating with Managed Service Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• 0-2 years of experience; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 & Azure AD; understanding of security fundamentals (MFA, IAM).

Responsibilities

• Support Microsoft 365 Security (Defender, Security Center).
• Manage users, access, and identities in Azure AD (Entra ID).
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Assist in hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, MFA, Conditional Access).
• Support endpoint protection using Microsoft Defender.
• Troubleshoot email security & Exchange Online issues.
• Work closely with Managed Service Teams and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Security fundamentals (MFA, IAM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Junior Microsoft Security Engineer to join our growing team and support the implementation and management of Microsoft security solutions across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Microsoft 365 Security (Defender, Security Center)
• Manage users, access, and identities in Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Assist in hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Support endpoint protection using Microsoft Defender
• Troubleshoot email security & Exchange Online issues
• Work closely with Managed Service Teams and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience (Fresh graduates are welcome)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 & Azure AD
• Understanding of security fundamentals (MFA, IAM, etc.)

Preferred Certifications:

• SC-900 (Microsoft Security Fundamentals)