Information Security Consultant
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About the Role
Cander is hiring a Senior Specialist for Information Security Operations (Cloud Security) on a 1-year renewable contract in Abu Dhabi. This hands-on role focuses on protecting enterprise security posture across cloud, identity, and hybrid environments using Azure, Microsoft 365, Sentinel, and Defender XDR.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across cloud and enterprise systems
- Implement and improve cloud security controls and posture (Azure, M365, hybrid)
- Drive vulnerability remediation and attack surface reduction
- Investigate identity threats, phishing, and suspicious activity
- Support security monitoring, tuning, and incident response operations
- Assist in securing cloud native, container, and AI enabled environments
Requirements
- 7+ years in InfoSec / Cloud Security / Cyber Defense
- Strong hands on experience with Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender XDR
- Knowledge of cloud security posture management and incident response
- Experience with Kubernetes/container security and vulnerability management
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Role Overview
- This is a hands on security operations role focused on protecting and improving enterprise security posture across cloud, identity, and hybrid environments.
- You will work extensively with: Azure & Microsoft 365 security stack, Microsoft Defender XDR & Microsoft Sentinel, CNAPP / CSPM / CWPP tools, Kubernetes & container security, Incident response & vulnerability management, Identity security (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents across cloud and enterprise systems
- Implement and improve cloud security controls and posture (Azure, M365, hybrid)
- Drive vulnerability remediation and attack surface reduction
- Investigate identity threats, phishing, and suspicious activity
- Support security monitoring, tuning, and incident response operations
- Assist in securing cloud native, container, and AI enabled environments
Requirements
- 7+ years in InfoSec / Cloud Security / Cyber Defense
- Strong hands on experience with Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender XDR
- Knowledge of cloud security posture management and incident response
- Experience with Kubernetes/container security and vulnerability management
Certifications (Preferred)
- AZ 500
- SC 200
- SC 300
- SC 100
- CISSP
- CEH
- Security+
- ITIL
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