Cyber Security Engineer

Recooty; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a skilled Security Analyst to oversee the protection of their data and networks. Key responsibilities include managing security measures, troubleshooting incidents, and responding to breaches. The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science, 2 years of relevant experience, and certifications like GCIH or GCFA. A strong understanding of security tools and programming languages is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with incident detection and response.
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
• Certifications such as GCIH or GCFA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security measures for data protection.
• Respond to system and network security breaches.
• Test and identify vulnerabilities in systems.

Skills

Incident response

Security measures

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Proficiency in programming languages

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

SIEMs

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks.
• Troubleshooting security and network problems.
• Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.
• Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
• Participating in the change management process.
• Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
• Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.

Job Skills:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or related qualification.
• 2 years of work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
• Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX and Endpoint Security.
• Experience with security tools such as intrusion detection systems, SIEMs, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go and/or Power Shell.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
• Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA or similar Certifications.