Infrastructure Security Consultant - 1-Year Engagement

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Consultant for a one-year engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and expertise in network security tools. Responsibilities include defining the security strategy, leading compliance audits, and guiding operational teams. This on-site role offers a dynamic environment and an opportunity to work on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in infrastructure and network security operations or engineering.
• Experience with industry-standard security tools and technologies.
• Preferred certifications like CISSP/CISM for audit and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own infrastructure security strategy and technology roadmap.
• Architect and validate security solutions including NGFW, WAF.
• Engage with OEMs and vendors for enhancements.

Skills

Expertise in Fortinet

Expertise in Palo Alto

Expertise in Checkpoint

Fluency in English

Experience in Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Network Engineering

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

OpenStack

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Infoblox

BlueCat

Job description

Infrastructure Security Consultant - 1-Year Engagement

Riyadh, KSA

Location: Riyadh, KSA.
Years of Experience: 8+ years.
Project Duration: 1 year (with the possibility of extension for another year).
Working Arrangement: on-site.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Starting Date: as soon as possible.
Shift Coverage: 8×5 operational coverage (morning and evening shifts) with on-call rotation for P1 and P2 incidents.

Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for infrastructure and network security across mission‑critical environments. Provides end‑to‑end leadership across architecture design, compliance, and operations within the Infrastructure Security Tower. Reports to Infrastructure Tower Lead.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in infrastructure and network security operations, engineering, or architecture.
• Experience in Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Infoblox, BlueCat, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Nutanix, VMware and OpenStack.

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE6/NSE7 or equivalent (Palo Alto PCNSE, Checkpoint CCSE).
• Infoblox Core DDI Professional or BlueCat Expert.
• CyberArk Defender/Guardian, Thales, Venafi.
• Nutanix Certified Professional, VMware VCP, or Cloud Security Specialty.
• CISSP/CISM preferred for audit and compliance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own infrastructure security strategy and technology roadmap.
• Architect and validate NGFW, WAF, and Secure DNS solutions.
• Integrate PKI, PAM, NAC, and identity‑aware access frameworks.
• Act as the design authority for infrastructure configurations and change controls.
• Lead compliance audits, technical validation, and reporting.
• Engage with OEMs and vendors for enhancements and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Provide expert guidance to SOC and operations for complex incidents.
• Mentor team members and support capability building.

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