- Solid Security Operations background with hands-on experience
- Demonstrated experience across the Microsoft Security Stack (Defender, XDR, CSPM, DLP, Purview, etc.)
- Hands-on Qualys experience (mandatory)
- Experience with Wiz and related technologies preferred
- Experience in vulnerability management, cyber hygiene, risk visibility, patching, and operational security functions
- Not focused on Identity & Access Management specialization alone
- Certifications are secondary to practical operational experience with the required tools