Information Security Specialist

Al Tamimi; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tamimi in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a qualified cybersecurity professional to join the Information Security Department. The role focuses on monitoring, incident response, and secure design across networks and systems.

You will implement IAM, encryption, firewall configurations, and security policies, collaborate with IT and business units, and provide training to staff while staying current with threats and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: monitor networks and systems for breaches, investigate incidents, and respond to alerts.
• Security Architecture & Implementation: assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures, configure security controls.
• Security awareness: develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards; conduct awareness training.
• Compliance and reporting: prepare reports for audits and regulatory reviews; stay updated on threats and compliance requirements.
• Collaboration: work with IT and business units to integrate security into projects and operations.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Risk assessment

Compliance knowledge

IAM & encryption

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT

CISSP

CISM

CEH

CompTIA Security+

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability management

Job description

Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 05/19/2026

• Department Name Information Security Department
• Date Opened 05/19/2026
• State/Province Ash Sharqiyah

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Monitoring & IncidentResponse

Monitornetworks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity.

Investigateand respond to security incidents and alerts.

Conductforensic analysis and root cause investigations.

Performregular risk assessments and vulnerability scans.

Ensurecompliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO 27001,NCA, GDPR).

Preparereports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

3. Security Architecture & Implementation

Assistin designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.

Configurefirewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Manageidentity and access controls (IAM), encryption, and endpoint protection.

Developand maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

Conductsecurity awareness training for employees.

Promotea culture of cybersecurity across the organization.

Workwith IT and business units to integrate security into projects andoperations.

Reportsecurity metrics and incidents to management.

Stayupdated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’sdegree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

3+years of experience in information security or related roles.

Strongknowledge of security frameworks, tools, and technologies.

Familiaritywith SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.

Certificationssuch as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.