Cyber Security Specialist (Penetration Tester)

Decision HR Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency based in Riyadh is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to ensure the security of business information and client data. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and proven experience in security analysis. This role entails responsibilities such as conducting audits, upgrading security systems, and implementing security controls to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role.
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
• Upgrade our network and infrastructure systems.
• Implement and maintain security controls.

Skills

Cyber Security knowledge

Log analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Security software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team to work closely with the stakeholders to ensure that cybersecurity projects meet objectives across our organization. They are responsible for various tasks, including process re-engineering and documentation of activities related to this area.

A Cyber Security Specialist’s responsibilities include using their skills to detect insecure features and malicious activities within our networks and infrastructure. They will implement customized application security assessments for client-based asset risk, and corporate policy compliance as well as conduct vulnerability assessments. They should have an advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.

The specialist’s focus is not only limited to assessing whether vulnerabilities exist but also how those risks could be mitigated which can help provide organizations with more confidence about system stability going forward.

Ultimately, you will work to ensure the security of our business information, employee data and client information throughout our entire network.

Responsibilities

• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
• Upgrade our network and infrastructure systems
• Implement and maintain security controls
• Identify and solve potential and actual security problems
• Assess the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating security requirements
• Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Job Specification

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Proficiency with antivirus and security software
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

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