Cyber Defense Lead – Threat Hunting & IR

HALA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Riyadh is looking for a Cybersecurity Defense Senior Specialist to enhance security operations. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing complex security alerts, conducting threat hunting, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/CS and relevant experience in SOC or detection engineering. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Training and learning stipend

Flexible work setups

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in SOC/blue team/detection engineering, preferably in fintech or high-scale digital products.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR, EDR, cloud security monitoring, and log analytics.
• Familiarity with SAMA CSF/NCA ECC-2 defensive control expectations.

Responsibilities

• Enhance HALA’s defensive monitoring across endpoints and cloud.
• Perform threat hunting and improve alert fidelity.
• Support 24/7 SOC operations and incident handling.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Incident response

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security monitoring

Job description

A leading fintech company in Riyadh is looking for a Cybersecurity Defense Senior Specialist to enhance security operations. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing complex security alerts, conducting threat hunting, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/CS and relevant experience in SOC or detection engineering. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive work culture.