Senior Cybersecurity Engineer; m​/f​/d

Abu Dhabi Tax Free27 days agoFull-time External
227k - 378.4k / yr
Position: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (m/f/d) Role Overview Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in modern, cloud-first enterprise security environments and exceptional interpersonal skills. This role requires a technically strong security engineer who can communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, delivering a customer-service mindset to everything they do. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of enterprise cybersecurity experience, extensive hands-on knowledge of the Microsoft security ecosystem, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity across all domains, operating in complex, fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities • Security Engineering & Operations • Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across cloud and SaaS environments. • Act as a senior technical escalation point for security incidents, investigations, and complex security issues. • Partner with SOC and incident response providers to ensure effective detection, response, and remediation. • Lead root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvement following security events. • Deliver security solutions with a customer-first mindset, ensuring stakeholders feel supported, informed, and confident. • Microsoft Security Stack • Architect, deploy, and operate security solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including: • Entra (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365 • Build, tune, and optimize Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, including: • Data connectors and ingestion • Analytics rules, KQL queries, workbooks, and automation • Threat hunting and detection engineering • Endpoint, Network & Cloud Security • Administer and optimize Crowd Strike Falcon for endpoint protection, EDR, and threat hunting. • Implement and manage Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) to support Zero Trust access and secure connectivity. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and topology, including Cloud networking, Secure access architectures, and Traffic inspection and segmentation. • Ensure security best practices are embedded across all cloud and SaaS platforms. • Governance, Risk & Best Practices • Apply and enforce security best practices across all cybersecurity domains, including Identity & Access Management; Cloud & SaaS Security; Endpoint Security; Network Security; Data Protection; Security Monitoring & Incident Response; Vulnerability & Risk Management. • Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives. • Contribute to security policies, standards, procedures, and technical documentation. • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Communicate security risks, incidents, and recommendations clearly, professionally, and confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Deliver exceptional customer service to internal teams, leadership, and partners. • Build trusted relationships across IT, cloud, and business teams. • Mentor junior team members and raise the overall security maturity of the organization. Required Qualifications • 7+ years of enterprise cybersecurity experience • Strong hands-on expertise in: • Microsoft 365 security stack • Microsoft Sentinel SIEM • Crowd Strike Falcon • Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) • Solid understanding of enterprise networking topology and cloud networking concepts • Broad, practical knowledge across all major cybersecurity domains • Proven experience in incident response and security investigations • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Outstanding customer service mindset, with the ability to engage professionally under pressure Certifications • CISSP (preferred) or actively studying for CISSP • Additional certifications are a plus: • Microsoft Security certifications • CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, GIAC, or equivalent Nice to Have • Experience working with MSSPs, SOCs, and incident response retainers • Threat hunting and detection engineering experience • Automation or scripting skills (KQL, Power Shell, Python) • Experience operating in high-growth, high-expectation enterprise environments #J-18808-Ljbffr