Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a 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 also 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 ID (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 CrowdStrike 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
    • 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
    • CrowdStrike 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, PowerShell, Python)
  • Experience operating in high-growth, high-expectation enterprise environments

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Contract
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://www.halian.com/ Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
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