Cybersecurity Architect: Network Security & SOC Lead

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Telecom Company is seeking a role focused on designing specialized cybersecurity and network security architectures to safeguard critical infrastructure and data. The candidate will ensure proactive detection, prevention, and response in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

The position emphasizes developing robust security frameworks, incident response playbooks, and vendor coordination for security upgrades to enhance overall resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Security, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in network security or cybersecurity.
• Experience designing security architectures and implementing security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design network security architectures to protect infrastructure and data.
• Develop and maintain specialized network and cybersecurity architecture.
• Create device-level security guidelines and access controls.
• Support SOC design, deployment, and incident response.
• Coordinate vendor activities for SOC deployment and security upgrades.
• Implement preventive security solutions like firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Integrate advanced threat tools (SIEM/EDR) for real‑time monitoring.
• Develop vulnerability assessment plans across systems and apps.
• Improve penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies.

Skills

Network security

Cybersecurity frameworks

Threat detection

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanning

Job description

Saudi Telecom Company is seeking a role focused on designing specialized cybersecurity and network security architectures to safeguard critical infrastructure and data. The candidate will ensure proactive detection, prevention, and response in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

The position emphasizes developing robust security frameworks, incident response playbooks, and vendor coordination for security upgrades to enhance overall resilience.