Cybersecurity Analyst (Saudi Residents Only)

TIS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Riyadh is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Cyber Security team. The role involves monitoring security incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and implementing security initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in IT and at least 3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations. Strong communication skills and knowledge of cybersecurity technologies are essential. This is a full-time position with 24x7 service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information System, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in IT/Security operations or SOC role.
• Experience in Penetration Testing and Incident Management.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of 24x7 security operation team.
• Monitor SIEM and follow up on security incidents.
• Participate in forensic analysis and data recovery.

Skills

Incident Management

Penetration Testing

Cyber Threat Analysis

Communication Skills

Networking Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

SIEM

Managed Firewalls

Managed Proxies

EDR

Job description

We’re looking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst with the Cyber Security team.

Role Brief

The Cybersecurity Analyst will participate and be part of the information security monitoring and incident handling team to monitor and manage all information security incidents and risks and solve them as per the business security requirements. The Security Analyst will work and follow-up with the IT Teams and other Business Units to develop action plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and promote security initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as part of 24x7 security operation team
• Monitor the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) and follow up all related security incidents and events.
• Monitor and inspect alerts to determine those that require analysis.
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work.
• Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling and resolution.
• Participate in forensic analysis and data recovery.
• Perform daily security analysis and scanning and assessment for information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
• Proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Define and evaluate security technologies required to ensure safe technology operation and detection of cyber-attack.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Participating in reviewing and documenting computer security, identified vulnerabilities and promoting security initiatives.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information System, Computer Science, Computer Engineering & Communication.
• 3 years of experience in IT/Security operations or SOC role.
• Experience in Penetration Testing and Incident Management.
• Experience with current and emerging advanced cyber threats, attack and evasion techniques, command and control infrastructures and insider threat behavior.
• Proven capability and experience of investigating, managing, and remediating cyber security incidents with an ability to make sound decisions and judgements.
• Experience in escalating security concepts to all levels of audience.
• Good understanding of managed IT security solutions (Managed Firewalls, Managed Proxies, Managed Antivirus, Managed Switches & Managed IDSs/IDPs, UTM Firewall, NGFW, SIEM, SOAR, ENDPOINT, XDR, EDR, AntiAPT).
• Networking knowledge.
• Operating System knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Good in English language (speak and read).
• Service Levels: 24 x 7 x 365.