PARTNER CONSULTANT - Cybersecurity

Work experience

• 5?7 years of hands-on experience

  in Cloud Security, Information Security, or Security Operations roles.
• Deep, proven experience working with:

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (Microsoft CASB / MCAS)

Netskope Security Cloud / Netskope CASB

• Experience architecting, implementing, tuning, and maintaining CASB solutions at scale.
• Hands-on involvement with CASB:

?       Policy configuration (DLP, Access Control, Threat Protection)

?       API integrations with SaaS applications

?       Cloud app discovery and Shadow IT governance

?       Session controls and conditional access workflows

• Experience working with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, etc.) and integrating CASB logs.
• Involvement in cloud security incident detection, investigation, response, and reporting.
• Exposure to Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and identity security solutions (Entra ID/Azure AD).

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate expert-level understanding of

  cloud application security

  , SaaS risk assessment, data protection, and Zero Trust principles.
• Be able to design and mature CASB frameworks, including:

?       Cloud governance workflows

?       Risk-based access enforcement

?       Data classification and DLP tuning

• Provide leadership in CASB strategy, working with architecture and compliance teams.
• Drive improvements in cloud security posture using actionable insights and metrics.
• Conduct advanced investigations of cloud-based threats, anomalies, and suspicious access behavior.
• Produce detailed documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and executive-level reports.
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and best practices across cloud security operations.

Mandatory Certification Required:

(At least one required; multiple strongly preferred)

Core Certifications

• Microsoft SC-200

  ? Security Operations Analyst

• Microsoft SC-400

  ? Information Protection Administrator

• Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA)

• CCSK ? Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

Preferred Advanced Certifications

• CCSP ? Certified Cloud Security Professional

• CISSP ? Certified Information Systems Security Professional

• AZ-500 ? Microsoft Azure Security Engineer

• Netskope Certified Cloud Security Specialist (NCCSS)

Technical Skills Required:

CASB Technologies

• Expert-level skills in:

  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS)

  • Netskope CASB and Netskope NewEdge Platform

• Ability to configure and optimize:
  • DLP policies
  • Access and session controls
  • Discovery dashboards and custom reports
  • API and real-time inline controls
• Strong knowledge of Shadow IT governance and SaaS risk scoring.

Technical Skills Required:

Cloud & Identity Security

• Strong understanding of:

  • Azure AD / Entra ID

  • Conditional Access
  • Identity Governance
  • OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and modern authentication protocols
• General understanding of AWS and GCP security features is beneficial.

Security Operations & Analytics

• Experience with SIEM platforms such as:

  • Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or equivalent

• Strong log analysis, threat detection, correlation, and incident handling skills.
• Knowledge of integration between CASB, DLP, EDR, and SOAR platforms.

Networking & Architecture

• Understanding of:
  • Zero Trust architecture
  • SASE components
  • SSL/TLS inspection
  • Reverse proxy technologies
  • API security and cloud architecture principles

Behavioral / team skills

• Strong

  communication and stakeholder management

  skills, including ability to explain complex security concepts in simple terms.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in fast-paced cloud and security environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor junior team members.
• Proactive, structured, and self-driven approach to work.
• Strong documentation and presentation abilities.

Educational qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in

  Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology

  , or a related field.
• Master?s degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or Information Systems is preferred.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.