Microsoft UBA Consultant

Job description / Role

Job Description

The consultant will deploy, administer, and monitor User Behavior Analytics tools within Microsoft security suites. They will identify anomalous activities and provide actionable insights to enhance organizational security.

Key Accountabilities

- Configure Microsoft tools (e.g., Defender for Cloud Apps) to enable User Behavior Analytics (UBA).
- Analyze user activity patterns and detect suspicious or malicious behaviors.
- Develop and optimize behavior-based threat detection rules.
- Generate reports and provide security insights to client stakeholders.
- Collaborate with incident response teams to address detected threats.

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Personal Skills

- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.

Technical Skills

- Experience in UBA or behavior analytics solutions.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Defender and security analytics.
- Experience with incident detection and response.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.