Cybersecurity Analyst

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Edge in Riyadh, KSA, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support its security operations by monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats on-site.

The role involves working with security tools, analyzing incidents, and helping protect the organization's systems and data, with duties including vulnerability tracking, policy enforcement, and documentation. Saudi national is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience.
• Familiarity with security concepts, threat landscape, and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and system logs under supervision using security monitoring and SIEM tools.
• Assist in identifying cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls issued by NCA.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and asset records.
• Escalate incidents according to established cybersecurity procedures.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness, drills, and training programs.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Log analysis

Incident response

Networking fundamentals

Windows/Linux

Documentation

ECC CCC by NCA audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Riyadh, KSA(incumbent must be willing to travel within KSA.) (on-site)Mandatory Requirement: Saudi National

Job type: Full Time

Job Summary

Our client is looking for Cybersecurity Analyst responsible for supporting the organization's cybersecurity operations by assisting in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This role involves working with security tools, analyzing incidents, and helping protect the organization's systems and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and system logs under supervision using security monitoring and SIEM tools.
• Assist in identifying cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls issued by NCA.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and asset records.
• Escalate incidents according to established cybersecurity procedures.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness, drills, and training programs.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and threats.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing concepts).
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and/or Linux).
• Awareness of common attack types (phishing, malware, unauthorized access).
• Ability to analyze logs and security alerts at a basic level.Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Hands on experience with ECC CCC by NCA audit exercise.

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• CEH (Entry Level)
• NCA-recognized cybersecurity training programs