Cybersecurity Architecture & SOC Engineer

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STC is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to design and maintain security architecture across our networks and systems. The role focuses on proactive threat detection, incident response, and adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.

You will contribute to SOC design, work with vendors on deployments, and implement layered security controls including SIEM/EDR/IDS/IPS to safeguard critical assets and data.

Qualifications

• Educational level required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant experience.
• Most preferred fields: Network Security, Information Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design network security frameworks to protect infrastructure and data.
• Develop and maintain specialized network and cybersecurity architecture.
• Establish device-level security guidelines including access controls and encryption.
• Support design and ongoing enhancement of the Mission-Critical SOC.
• Coordinate vendor activities for SOC deployment and security upgrades.
• Implement and monitor security solutions (firewalls, IDS, antivirus).
• Integrate threat detection tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) for real-time monitoring.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability assessment plans across systems, networks, and apps.
• Improve penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies; develop incident response playbooks.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Network security

Threat detection

Incident response

Security operations

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT / related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

STC is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to design and maintain security architecture across our networks and systems. The role focuses on proactive threat detection, incident response, and adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.

You will contribute to SOC design, work with vendors on deployments, and implement layered security controls including SIEM/EDR/IDS/IPS to safeguard critical assets and data.