Senior IT Security & Infrastructure Lead

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) – Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC) seeks a skilled IT security professional to implement and monitor cybersecurity policies, manage access controls, and oversee secure IT infrastructure. The role requires coordinating with university networks, overseeing VPN/WLAN, and ensuring ISO 27001 compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/CE/IS/Cybersecurity and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field
• Proficient in English and Arabic

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity policies, controls, and protocols to protect data, systems, and network assets
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk reviews, security checks, and coordinate actions to address issues
• Ensure IT systems, configurations, and user practices comply with KFAS security standards and ISO 27001
• Manage identity and access controls and ensure proper user permissions
• Monitor security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls), respond to incidents, investigate root causes
• Coordinate integration of IT infrastructure with Kuwait University's firewall and network
• Configure and maintain VPN and WLAN infrastructure for availability and security
• Configure and maintain WAN, LAN, and wireless networks with routing/switching
• Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure (on-prem and cloud)
• Implement patching, updates, and lifecycle management for systems
• Manage storage, backups, and data retention for recoverability
• Coordinate rollout of new IT systems with timelines, resources, and budget
• Support evaluation and management of IT vendors and service providers
• Monitor contracts, licenses, and SLAs to ensure vendor obligations
• Prepare technical specifications and assist RFP processes
• Monitor warranties and vendor-supported systems and resolve escalated issues
• Review opportunities to consolidate or retire systems to reduce costs

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

4+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) – Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC) seeks a skilled IT security professional to implement and monitor cybersecurity policies, manage access controls, and oversee secure IT infrastructure. The role requires coordinating with university networks, overseeing VPN/WLAN, and ensuring ISO 27001 compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/CE/IS/Cybersecurity and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong