This role is ideal for candidates experience in cloud security who are passionate about safeguarding cloud-based environments and applications. The successful candidate will assist in implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud security solutions, focusing on tools such as Microsoft 365 Security, Google Security & Identity platforms.
Roles And Responsibilities
Daily tasks and delivery expectation
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts across multi-cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) using tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Google Security Command Center.
- Support identity and access management (IAM) implementation, including Zero Trust and Identity Governance practices for regulated sectors.
- Collaborate with PwC's Managed Cyber Defense and SOC teams on incident response and threat remediation activities.
- Assist in developing and enforcing cloud security policies aligned with regional frameworks (NCA ECC/CCC, SAMA CSF, UAE ISR).
- Contribute to configuration and deployment of cloud-native security controls aligned with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.
- Prepare technical and client-facing reports, dashboards, and recommendations to improve cloud security posture.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate security-by-design into client cloud transformation initiatives.
Expected Skills
Specific learned abilities or technical skills
- Hands-on experience with cloud security tools, particularly:
- Microsoft 365 Security Suite, including Defender for Identity, Advanced Threat Protection, and Compliance tools.
- Google Security, including Google's Chronicle Detection Language (YARA-L and UDM Query Language) .
- Understanding of cloud environments and technologies such as Azure AD, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27017, NCA, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST.
- Basic knowledge of incident response processes and risk management in cloud environments.
- Awareness of Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and automation in cloud environments.
- Foundational understanding of network security and secure configurations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new cloud security technologies and frameworks.
Expected Competencies
Values, behaviors & attitude
- Leadership
- Strategic mindset
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to influence
- Communicate with impact
- Project management
- Results driven
- Drive organizational excellence
Required Language Skills
Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus
Minimum Education And Specific Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) or Google Cloud Associate Engineer (preferred).
- Knowledge or awareness of NCA CCC/CCSP, SAMA CSF, or UAE ISR frameworks is advantageous.
