Information Security Consultant

Established more than 40 years ago, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi-sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of six UAE-based companies encompassing several key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery. We are recruiting a Information Security Consultant to join our exceptional ICT Department. The person is responsible for providing expert guidance on information security strategies, assessing risks, developing policies, and implementing solutions to safeguard the organization’s data, systems, and infrastructure. The Information Security Consultant ensures compliance with cybersecurity standards and supports the organization’s efforts in mitigating security threats and vulnerabilities. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Security Operations & Threat Management: Manage and operate security tools including SIEM, EDR, PAM, DLP, and IDS/IPS to detect, analyse, and respond to threats. Lead the response to security incidents and breaches, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Proactively hunt for threats across the IT landscape, ensuring the security of core network assets, email gateways, and cloud services. Conduct regular vulnerability scans and coordinate penetration testing, validate findings, and drive remediation efforts with relevant teams. Monitor and optimize security logs and alerts to ensure effective detection and timely escalation of suspicious activities. Security Architecture & Engineering: Provide expert advice on secure system designs, network defenses, access controls, and encryption standards. Secure cloud configurations in multi-cloud environments, with hands-on expertise in Azure and Microsoft 365, including the implementation of logging, encryption, and secure DevOps practices. Implem