IT Security Specialist (Doha, Qatar, Onsite) Doha, Qatar

IT Security Specialist (Doha, Qatar, Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate SIEM, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management tools across the enterprise estate.
• Manage IAM/PAM controls, including Active Directory and Azure AD security configurations.
• Lead and execute security incident response, including triage, containment, and forensics.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation across servers, endpoints, and applications.
• Implement Zero Trust principles, conditional access policies, and least-privilege models.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, NESA, and Qatar NIA standards.
• Develop and update security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors on security audits and certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security.
• 5+ years' experience in IT security operations within enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with at least one major SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and one EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne).
• Strong working knowledge of network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure remote access, web proxy.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD security deep familiarity.
• One or more of: CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GCIH.
• Native or fluent Arabic AND professional English — preferred (not mandatory).
• Currently in Qatar OR willing to relocate within 60 days.

Preferred / Nice To Have

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).
• Familiarity with Qatar NIA and NESA UAE frameworks.
• Prior experience in government, oil & gas, or large enterprise sector.
• Hands-on with SOAR platforms (XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel playbooks).