Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Role Overview

Location and Work Arrangement

• Work location is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The role requires in-person work.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize cybersecurity solutions.
• Manage NGFW, WAF, proxy, email security, DLP, EDR, NDR, MDM, and antivirus technologies.
• Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and logs using SIEM platforms.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and security alerts, including containment and mitigation.
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities through security analysis.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls.
• Support risk assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance activities.
• Implement, configure, and optimize cybersecurity projects and solutions.
• Troubleshoot security infrastructure issues and ensure solution reliability.
• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, and security teams on incidents and technical issues.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and security recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity or information security experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with NGFW, WAF, SIEM, EDR/NDR, DLP, email security, MDM, and antivirus/XDR.
• Strong understanding of network security, security operations, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience administering, troubleshooting, implementing, and optimizing security solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCA cybersecurity controls and compliance is advantageous.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Trend Micro, Trellix, Microsoft security solutions, Cisco, F5, Forcepoint, SentinelOne, or similar technologies is advantageous.

Compensation and Contract

• Monthly salary is SAR 14,000.
• The listed pay range is SAR 10,000 to SAR 14,000 per month.
• Contract duration is one year and project-based.