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Principal Security Consultant - Contractor
Principal Security Consultant - ContractorCyberani by aramco digital • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

Cyberani by aramco digital • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
29 days ago
Job description

Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

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We are looking for a Principal Security Consultant to lead and manage security operations with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 security, threat protection, and data security. This is a senior hands‑on role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across all environments, ensuring compliance, and strengthening overall security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configuration, and continuously enhance Microsoft 365 security features including Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Purview Compliance tools.
  • Manage and optimize the organization’s email gateway solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint, Mimecast), ensuring effective spam filtering, anti‑spoofing, control and protection against phishing and malware threats.
  • Lead the implementation, monitoring, and refinement of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, email, and cloud environments to prevent unauthorized data access and leakage.
  • Administer and enforce application whitelisting policies using AppLocker, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), or other tools to ensure only approved software runs in the environment.
  • Collaborate with IT, compliance, and leadership teams to ensure security measures align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Respond to and lead investigations of security incidents and develop incident response plans and actionable playbooks to enhance organizational preparedness.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security engineers and analysts, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on enterprise environments.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 security tools and administration.
  • Strong experience managing and securing email gateways, DLP policies, and application whitelisting technologies.
  • Deep understanding of endpoint protection, identity security, and threat detection and response.
  • Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NCA, GDPR).
  • Relevant certifications such as MS-500, Microsoft Certified : Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP, or CISM are a plus.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation for security tasks.
  • Background in incident response and security operations in a hybrid cloud environment.

    • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Contract

    Job function

    Information Technology

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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