Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Information Technology / Cybersecurity
Number of Vacancies: 4
Joining: Immediate
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Senior Cybersecurity Specialists to join an ongoing project with a private-sector organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidates will be responsible for protecting IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and sensitive information against cybersecurity threats. This role involves monitoring security operations, identifying vulnerabilities, managing cybersecurity risks, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards and regulations.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in network security, information security, security monitoring, and incident response, with a solid understanding of Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity regulatory environment.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through improved security posture, effective threat detection and response, reduced security vulnerabilities, and continuous compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, incidents, and suspicious activities across IT systems and networks.
- Implement, configure, and maintain cybersecurity solutions, including Firewalls, SIEM, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR), and other security technologies.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify security weaknesses, and coordinate remediation activities.
- Perform security risk assessments and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and prepare detailed incident reports.
- Monitor security alerts and logs using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and controls.
- Ensure alignment with Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) requirements and ISO 27001 standards, where applicable.
- Support network security management, access controls, endpoint protection, and data security initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT infrastructure, network, and operations teams to strengthen organizational cybersecurity.
- Conduct security reviews and support internal and external cybersecurity audits.
- Maintain cybersecurity documentation, technical reports, and security performance indicators.
- Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5–6 years of relevant professional experience in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
- Strong knowledge of Network Security, Information Security, and Cybersecurity Operations.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions, Firewalls, EDR/XDR, and security monitoring tools.
- Experience in Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, and Security Incident Response.
- Good understanding of Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, and Incident Investigation.
- Familiarity with Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) cybersecurity controls and ISO 27001.
- Knowledge of network protocols, security architecture, access management, and endpoint security.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Availability to work on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.
Preferred Certifications:
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
- GIAC or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn or send their updated CV to:
[email protected]
