About the Job
Join Microsoft’s security team in Riyadh as a Senior Security Technical Specialist, where you’ll help customers navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape. By leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge security solutions, you’ll provide tailored strategies to organizations, ensuring robust protection and compliance with Saudi regulations. As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with top Saudi enterprises to implement solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Zero Trust, driving security transformation in alignment with Vision 2030.
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Qualifications
- Experience in security technologies: Strong technical expertise with Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Zero Trust.
- Industry knowledge: Proven experience in designing and implementing security strategies for large enterprises, particularly in the Saudi or GCC market.
- Regulatory understanding: Deep understanding of local cybersecurity regulations (e.g., NCA, SAMA).
- Communication skills: Strong ability to engage and influence customers at various levels.
- Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals are a plus.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the Senior Security Technical Specialist role include:
- Engage with key customers to understand their security needs and design Microsoft-based solutions that address these challenges.
- Lead technical presentations and demonstrations, showcasing Microsoft’s security portfolio, including Defender, Sentinel, and Zero Trust architectures.
- Drive adoption of Microsoft security technologies by providing guidance on implementation and best practices.
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure customer success and alignment with regional regulations.
- Stay updated on the latest security trends and threats to provide cutting-edge advice to clients.
- Data Governance: Ensure visibility and management of the full information lifecycle, including advanced eDiscovery capabilities to help meet legal obligations.
- Cover key topics for each solution area, such as M365 Copilot, architecture designs, and prioritizing technical training or business meetings.
- Introduce the sales process, including relevant timing for Technical Specialist tasks like demos and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
- Engage with sellers to own and win customers’ technical decisions to buy and use Microsoft solutions and cloud services.
Benefits
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work:
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
