Cybersecurity Specialist

Al Qadisiyah; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadsiah Club is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to monitor, protect, and strengthen the organization’s IT systems and networks against cybersecurity threats. The role ensures compliance with policies and regulations while actively responding to incidents.

You will work with IT, networks, and helpdesk teams to strengthen security posture and support business continuity from a cybersecurity perspective, including incident investigations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: CEH, Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or IT security roles.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (NCA, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and protect IT systems, networks, and digital assets against threats.
• Review security alerts, analyze incidents, and respond to mitigate risks.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage security technologies including firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk assessments with remediation guidance.
• Monitor security updates and software patches for timely deployment.
• Prepare periodic cybersecurity reports and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness programs and best practices.
• Participate in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.

Skills

Network security

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Cybersecurity Specialist at Al Qadsiah Club is responsible for monitoring protecting and strengthening the organizationu2019s IT systems and networks against cybersecurity threats. The role ensures compliance with cybersecurity policies regulatory requirements and best practices while actively responding to incidents and contributing to a secure and resilient IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and protect IT systems networks and digital assets against cybersecurity threats and attacks
• Review security alerts analyze security incidents and respond promptly and effectively to mitigate risks
• Implement maintain and enforce approved cybersecurity policies standards and procedures
• Manage and monitor security technologies including Firewalls Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems IDS IPS and endpoint protection solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments periodic security testing and risk assessments provide recommendations for remediation and improvements
• Monitor security system updates and software patches ensuring timely and secure implementation
• Prepare periodic cybersecurity reports and submit findings risks and recommendations to relevant management
• Collaborate with IT teams Networks Systems Helpdesk to strengthen the overall security posture of the organization
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements internal policies and relevant regulatory frameworks e g NCA and applicable national standards
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness programs and provide guidance best practices and security recommendations to employees
• Participate in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning from a cybersecurity perspective
• Support security investigations document incidents root causes and corrective actions taken

Qualifications

• Bacheloru2019s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications:CEH, Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience:Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or IT security roles.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Skills:Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and security monitoring tools.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NCA, ISO 27001, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident-handling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional IT teams.
• Good communication and reporting skills in both technical and non-technical contexts.