Cybersecurity Operations Manager - SOC & IR

Esports World Cup Foundation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading esports organization based in Riyadh seeks a Manager Cybersecurity Operations to oversee their security operations landscape. In this role, you'll manage SOC activities, enhance incident response, and lead proactive threat intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, technical leadership, and fluency in both Arabic and English. Joining us means contributing to an impactful project in a dynamic environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Relocation support

Transportation allowance

Competitive compensation

Housing allowance

VIP medical insurance

Opportunity to work on a new exciting project

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cybersecurity Operations, with proven experience in leading technical teams.
• Certified in CISM, CISSP, GCIH or GCFA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOC playbooks.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee the collection and analysis of cyber threat intelligence.
• Manage the full incident response lifecycle.
• Coordinate penetration testing and threat simulations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks

Advanced technical skills with security technologies

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Tools

SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)

Digital forensics tools

Job description

A leading esports organization based in Riyadh seeks a Manager Cybersecurity Operations to oversee their security operations landscape. In this role, you'll manage SOC activities, enhance incident response, and lead proactive threat intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, technical leadership, and fluency in both Arabic and English. Joining us means contributing to an impactful project in a dynamic environment with competitive benefits.