
PwC
Cloud Security SecOps Specialist
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 25/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
11/12/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
25/01/2026
Job description
This role supports cloud security operations across multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and GCP for PwC’s Middle East clients. The mandate spans monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cloud security alerts using tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Google Security Command Center, while supporting identity and access management (IAM) implementations including Zero Trust and Identity Governance for regulated sectors. The role contributes to developing and enforcing cloud security policies aligned with regional regulatory frameworks such as NCA ECC/CCC, SAMA CSF, and UAE ISR, and supports the deployment of cloud-native security controls in alignment with CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, and ISO 27017 standards. Responsibilities include preparing technical and client-facing reports and dashboards, enabling security-by-design for cloud transformation engagements, collaborating with SOC and Managed Cyber Defense teams for incident response and remediation, and working with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen cloud security posture. The position requires hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security, Google Security technologies including YARA-L and UDM Query Language, understanding Azure AD and Google Workspace, foundational network security knowledge, and awareness of DevSecOps and automation in cloud environments.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts across Azure, AWS, and GCP using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Google Security Command Center.
- Support IAM implementation including Zero Trust and Identity Governance for regulated sectors.
- Collaborate with Managed Cyber Defense and SOC teams on incident response and threat remediation.
- Assist in developing and enforcing cloud security policies aligned with NCA ECC/CCC, SAMA CSF, and UAE ISR.
- Contribute to configuration and deployment of cloud-native security controls aligned with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.
- Prepare technical and client-facing reports, dashboards, and recommendations to improve cloud security posture.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate security-by-design into cloud transformation initiatives.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as SC-900 or Google Cloud Associate Engineer preferred.
- Hands-on experience with cloud security tools including Microsoft 365 Security Suite and Google Security tools.
- Understanding of cloud technologies such as Azure AD, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with ISO 27017, NCA, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks.
- Basic knowledge of incident response processes and risk management in cloud environments.
- Awareness of Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and automation in cloud environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical findings.
- Proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.