IT Security Engineer

National Parcel Stations Network- Parcelat; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Parcel Stations Network- Parcelat is seeking an IT Security Engineer in Riyadh to support security standards, monitoring, and compliance with Saudi regulations. The role is ideal for a fresh graduate who will learn awareness, code scanning before deployments, vulnerability follow-up, and regulatory requirements under senior guidance.

You will assist in governance, threat and vulnerability management, and collaborate with DevOps and Infra teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; up to 2 years in information security.
• Certifications such as Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Foundation preferred.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and compliance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support IT security standards implementations and internal policies.
• Assist compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations and requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and audit evidence.
• Coordinate with senior IT team members on required actions.
• Monitor security alerts and assist remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with DevOps/Infra for secure deployments.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Threat intelligence

Security monitoring

SIEM platforms

Network security

Application security

Backup & DR planning

SSDLC

Fluent English

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Job description

Job Description

The IT Security Engineer supports the implementation of security standards monitoring activities and basic compliance requirements to help protect IT systems applications and data. This role is suitable for a fresh graduate who will learn and assist in security awareness, code scanning before deployments, vulnerability follow-up and applying Saudi cybersecurity regulations under the guidance of senior IT team members.

Responsibilities

Security Governance amp Compliance Support

• Assist in implementing IT security standards and internal security policies
• Support compliance activities related to Saudi cybersecurity regulations and internal requirements
• Help maintain security documentation checklists and basic audit evidence
• Coordinate with senior team members to follow up on required security actions

Threat amp Vulnerability Management

• Monitor security alerts and elevate suspicious activities to senior IT team members
• Assist in vulnerability scanning and follow up on remediation status
• Support patching and corrective actions by tracking findings and sharing updates
• Maintain security incident logs and coordinate with relevant teams for incident resolution

Application amp Infrastructure Security

• Secure all application and infrastructure layers including web backend APIs databases and client applications
• Perform basic code security scanning before deployments and report identified risks
• Implement access control authentication encryption and secure configurations
• Collaborate with DevOps and Infra teams to ensure secure deployment of pipelines

Knowledge Management amp Training

• Develop security guidelines SOPs and documentation
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness among internal users and technical teams
• Promote a security-conscious culture across the organization

Collaboration amp Technical Delivery

• Work closely with Infra DevOps and Development teams for secure architecture and operations
• Review and approve security measures for new tools applications and integrations
• Advice on security requirements for new projects features or customer integrations

Job Relations

• Reports to IT Infrastructure Lead IT Manager Internal Relations DevOps Engineer Infra Engineer QA Development Teams IT Support

External Communications

• Communicate with regulators and auditors to ensure compliance and provide reports
• Liaise with external vendors for security assessments penetration tests and certifications
• Escalate critical security risks to IT leadership and management

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or IT. Relevant cybersecurity certifications or training, such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Foundation, or equivalent certifications. Basic understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance concepts.

Knowledge of:

• Network and infrastructure security (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Application security (Web, APIs, Mobile Applications).
• Security monitoring and SIEM platforms.
• Backup, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity concepts.
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Security code scanning and vulnerability management.
• Saudi cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (NCA ECC, PDPL, ISO 27001) awareness is preferred.

Competencies:

• Willingness to learn and develop technical security skills.
• Risk-aware mindset with attention to detail.
• Basic ability to understand security standards and translate them into daily operational tasks.
• Collaboration and influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive attitude toward security awareness, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Languages:

• Vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat intelligence Security monitoring and SIEM tools Network security, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, IAM Application security best practices.
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Fluent in English (required).
• Arabic proficiency (preferred).