Cybersecurity Engineer

PartnerOne Capital; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Resident Security Consultant to empower organizations in detecting and responding to cyber threats. The role involves providing expert guidance on best practices, conducting assessments, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, industry certifications, and a strong background in security consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in information security are highly valued.
• Prior experience in consulting roles is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Leverage technology to enhance security postures.

Skills

Knowledge of IT and Networking Systems

Security Assessment and Audit

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Security Technologies

Outsourcing Experience

Programming Skills

Cloud Security

Soft Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Industry Certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+)

Job description

Job Description:

At NetWitness, we empower organizations to detect, respond to, and neutralize cyber threats in real time. Our cutting-edge security solutions provide deep visibility, advanced threat intelligence, and rapid incident response capabilities to help businesses stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

We are looking for a Resident Security Consultant to work on-site with our clients, providing expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices, incident response, and threat intelligence. In this role, you will leverage NetWitness technology to assess vulnerabilities, enhance security postures, and deliver hands-on support to protect critical assets. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and thrive in a customer-facing role, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who has or knows the following:

• Knowledge of IT and Networking Systems: Understanding of various IT and networking technologies is crucial.
• Security Assessment and Audit: Ability to conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Management: Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and tools.
• Incident Response: Familiarity with incident response procedures and methodologies
• Threat Intelligence: Understanding of current cyber threats and attack vectors.
• Security Technologies: Knowledge of various security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security solutions
• Outsourcing Experience: Having previously faced customers/clients in providing advise and counsel on cybersecurity strategies and vulnerability risks
• Programming Skills: Some roles may require basic programming or scripting skills
• Cloud Security: Knowledge of on premise and cloud security principles and technologies
• Soft Skills: Direct customer interaction and conflict management as well as presentation skills

Job Specification:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred): A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is often preferred, though some roles may accept equivalent experience or certifications.
• Industry Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued.
• Experience: Prior experience in IT, networking, security roles, or related fields can be beneficial. Experience working as a consultant, assessing customers' systems and environments to provide advise on cybersecurity strategies and approach is a MUST.