Security Architect | IDC Technologies | UAE

IDC Technologies is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Security Architect with 8+ years of professional cybersecurity and network defense experience to join our premier technology team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this critical security engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise security controls, cloud defense mechanisms, and network protection systems.

You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure security, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Cyber Ark, Forcepoint, and network security controls to deliver uncompromised data integrity and threat mitigation. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading global technology solutions and staffing enterprise.

As a Security Architect based on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of cloud security implementation, Sentinel SIEM monitoring, Privileged Access Management, and network defense controls. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security environments, deploying Microsoft Purview for data governance, managing Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, implementing Cyber Ark and Forcepoint security solutions, establishing robust network security controls, and collaborating with IT infrastructure squads.

You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex security bottlenecks under strict enterprise compliance standards.

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise security architectures and cloud defense controls.
• Administer Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure security policies, and multi-cloud protection mechanisms.
• Implement Microsoft Purview for data classification, loss prevention, and compliance governance.
• Configure, tune, and manage Microsoft Sentinel SIEM for real-time threat detection, hunting, and incident response.
• Deploy and maintain Cyber Ark PAM solutions and Forcepoint security gateways across enterprise environments.
• Establish comprehensive network security controls, firewalls, secure web gateways, and perimeter defenses.
• Conduct periodic security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation tracking across cloud and on-premise assets.
• Author meticulous technical documentation, security runbooks, architecture diagrams, and incident response procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, and cloud architecture.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on operational expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure security, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Purview data governance, Cyber Ark PAM, and Forcepoint security solutions.
• Solid understanding of network security controls, TCP/IP, firewalls, and encryption standards.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure enterprise environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong technical collaboration and documentation abilities.
• Mandatory UAE physical residency and current availability in the UAE (immediate joiners to candidates available within 30 days preferred).

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Certified:
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