Cybersecurity Engineer

Managed Services Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm located in the Riyadh Region seeks a motivated Cybersecurity Engineer. This entry-level position offers opportunities in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Penetration Testing, and Security Operations Center. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Internships or relevant projects are preferred. Join us to contribute to maintaining security and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity tools and principles is required.
• Familiarity with networking and operating systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Assist with risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Monitor security alerts and assist in incident response.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Understanding of cybersecurity principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Nessus

Burp Suite

Splunk

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing security team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about cybersecurity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore and grow in various domains including Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Penetration Testing, and Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the track assigned, responsibilities may include:

GRC Track

• Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support risk assessments and compliance audits (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, ECC).
• Help track remediation efforts and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Penetration Testing Track

• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of networks, applications, and systems.
• Document findings and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest exploits, tools, and techniques.

SOC Track

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools.
• Assist in incident response and investigation.
• Perform log analysis and threat hunting under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with networking, operating systems, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills

• Internships or academic projects in cybersecurity.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent.
• Exposure to tools like Wireshark, Nessus, Burp Suite, or Splunk.