24/7 SOC Leader & Security Architect

Specialized Technical Services – STS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Manager to oversee its 24×7 Security Operations Centre (SOC). The candidate will be responsible for maintaining compliance with national regulations and leading a team in incident response and security architecture governance. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with a focus on managing security operations teams, and must be fluent in English and Arabic. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to drive cybersecurity excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in cybersecurity with 3 years managing SOC.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 24×7 SOC ensuring effective monitoring and response.
• Develop cybersecurity strategy and policies in alignment with goals.
• Oversee incident post-mortems and continuous-improvement actions.

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Risk compliance

Cryptography

Security-architecture

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Manager to oversee its 24×7 Security Operations Centre (SOC). The candidate will be responsible for maintaining compliance with national regulations and leading a team in incident response and security architecture governance. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with a focus on managing security operations teams, and must be fluent in English and Arabic. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to drive cybersecurity excellence.