Incident Response & Security Forensics Analyst

MigrationIT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT security firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced incident response professional to investigate escalated security incidents, perform analysis, and implement containment strategies. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science and have at least 3 years of experience in incident handling along with strong analytical skills. Professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Fluent in English language.
• Extensive experience in incident handling and reporting (at least 3 years).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of network security zones and Firewall configurations.
• Experience with Systems Administration and Network Security tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigation for escalated security incidents.
• Communicate and escalate incidents per the CSIRT guidelines.
• Conduct forensics analysis and investigation.
• Hunt for suspicious anomalous activity.
• Perform analysis of log files to triage security threats.

Skills

Incident handling and reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of network security

Fluent in English

Experience with security assessment tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certifications related to incident response

Tools

NMAP

Nessus

Metasploit

Netcat

Log search tools

Job description

A leading IT security firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced incident response professional to investigate escalated security incidents, perform analysis, and implement containment strategies. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science and have at least 3 years of experience in incident handling along with strong analytical skills. Professional certifications are preferred.