Cybersecurity Engineer

Client of Taj HR; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Taj HR is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to monitor and protect network infrastructure, manage firewall configurations, investigate security incidents, and identify vulnerabilities. You will work to strengthen defenses and document security activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a solid background in network security, hands-on firewall experience, and good English communication skills for collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–6 years of professional cybersecurity or network security experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on firewall management experience.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Practical experience in firewall configuration and management.
• Knowledge of security monitoring and incident response.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network security and identify threats.
• Configure and manage firewall rules and security policies.
• Investigate security incidents.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.

Skills

Firewall management

Network security

Security monitoring

Incident response

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to monitor and protect network infrastructure manage firewall configurations investigate security incidents and identify potential vulnerabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network security and identify threats
• Configure and manage firewall rules and security policies
• Investigate security incidents
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3 6 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity or network security.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in firewall management and network security.
• Strong understanding of network security principles.
• Practical experience in firewall configuration and management.
• Knowledge of security monitoring and incident response.
• Good English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, particularly Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
• CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or an equivalent cybersecurity certification.