Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

cyberani solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Security Consultant to lead cybersecurity initiatives. In this role, you will design and enhance security features within Microsoft 365, manage email gateway solutions, and implement Data Loss Prevention policies. Your expertise will help shape the organization's security posture while collaborating with IT and compliance teams. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of security professionals, fostering growth in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a proven track record in enterprise environments, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, focusing on enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 security tools and administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance Microsoft 365 security features and manage email gateway solutions.
• Lead investigations of security incidents and develop incident response plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Microsoft 365 Security Tools

Email Gateway Management

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Application Whitelisting

Incident Response

PowerShell Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Defender

Proofpoint

Mimecast

AppLocker

Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)

Job description

Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Design, configuration, and continuously enhance Microsoft 365 security features including Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Purview Compliance tools.
• Manage and optimize the organization’s email gateway solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint, Mimecast), ensuring effective spam filtering, anti-spoofing, control and protection against phishing and malware threats.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and refinement of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, email, and cloud environments to prevent unauthorized data access and leakage.
• Administer and enforce application whitelisting policies using AppLocker, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), or other tools to ensure only approved software runs in the environment.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and leadership teams to ensure security measures align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and lead investigations of security incidents and develop incident response plans and actionable playbooks to enhance organizational preparedness.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security engineers and analysts, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 security tools and administration.
• Strong experience managing and securing email gateways, DLP policies, and application whitelisting technologies.
• Deep understanding of endpoint protection, identity security, and threat detection and response.
• Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NCA, GDPR).
• Relevant certifications such as MS-500, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP, or CISM are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation for security tasks.
• Background in incident response and security operations in a hybrid cloud environment.

Company Industry:

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area:

• IT Software

Keywords:

• Principal Security Consultant