Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

NES Fircroft; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Dhahran seeks an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to support security operations. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring log alerts and collaborating with SOC teams to respond to incidents. A range of benefits is offered, including a competitive salary and health insurance. The ideal candidate will also have a proactive approach to learning about evolving security threats.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Paid annual leave of 28 days

Yearly flight allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0-6 years of experience required.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4 scale or 4 on a 5 scale.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of networking and operating systems.
• Familiarity with security concepts including authentication and authorization.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to triage incidents and analyze alerts.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Proactive and self-driven learning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Artificial Intelligence

Job description

Job Title

Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Location

Dhahran

About Us

NES mission centers on providing specialist technical & engineering talent for critical industries, driven by values like integrity, customer focus, teamwork, drive, and enterprise, while focusing on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining, supporting global energy transition through responsible, diverse workforce solutions.

Mission & Vision

• Mission: To connect companies with skilled engineering & technical professionals, facilitating global projects, especially in the evolving energy and scientific sectors, delivering workforce solutions ethically and responsibly.
• Vision: To be a global leader in these specialized talent markets, supporting clients in achieving their goals while fostering local communities.

Core Values

• Integrity & Responsibility
• Customer Focus
• Drive & Personal Impact
• Teamwork
• Enterprise

Industry Focus

• Energy Transition: Supporting renewable energy, carbon neutral projects, and sustainable energy production.
• Core Sectors: Oil & Gas, Power, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining.
• Specialization: Providing expertise for complex, large-scale projects in these technical fields.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Associate Cybersecurity Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Familiarity with security concepts (Authentication and authorization).
• Understanding of log monitoring and alerts tools.
• Familiarity with machine learning foundations.
• Familiarity with Prompt Engineering & Agentic AI.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of Cloud.
• Familiar with Secure Email Gateways, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prevent email spoofing and phishing.
• Understands web filtering tools, URL filtering, and secure web gateways to block access to malicious websites.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of secure web gateways, URL filtering, and SSL decryption to prevent access to malicious websites and protect users.
• Familiar with Secure DNS, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and wireless security controls.
• Understands phishing, malware, and ransomware attack vectors.
• Collaborates with SOC teams to triage incidents, analyze alerts, and apply defensive controls.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Artificial Intelligence
Experience Required: Minimum of 0-6 years

Skills Required

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Proactive and self-driven approach to continuous learning, staying up to date with evolving threats and security technologies.

Certification Preferred

• COBIT 5 Fundamental (Preferred)
• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
• Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) (Preferred)
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (Preferred)
• SANS301 and/or SANS401 or equivalent (Preferred)
• GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (Preferred)

Preferred Universities

• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
• Prince Mohammad University
• King Faisal University

GPA Scale

• 4 Scale GPA: Minimum 3
• 5 Scale GPA: Minimum 4

Work Schedule

Full Time – 40h schedule per week

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Salary: 9000 SAR to 12000 SAR full package.
• Adequate Health Insurance.
• 10% basic salary allowance.
• Paid annual leave of 28 days + public holidays.
• Up to 10% yearly salary increase depends on performance.
• Yearly flight allowance for eligible employees.

Application Window

• Start Date: 1/18/2026
• End Date: 1/25/

How to Apply

Email: [e-mail]

Website: NES web job link

Company Overview

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.