IT Security Engineer / Senior Consultant

NETS-International Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer (Senior Consultant) to lead the administration and optimization of enterprise security tools. The ideal candidate will provide advisory support to clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring security platforms are effectively configured and continuously improved. This role requires 6+ years of IT security experience and hands-on expertise with various security tools, including SIEM and IAM solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT security with strong focus on security tool administration and operations.
• Hands-on experience with multiple enterprise security platforms (SIEM, EDR, VM, IAM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident management, and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools.
• Provide expert guidance on security tool selection and integration.
• Act as a senior technical advisor to clients or internal teams.

Skills

IT security expertise

Security tool administration

Consultative skills

Operational discipline

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Vulnerability Management tools

Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions

Job description

IT Security Engineer (Senior Consultant)

Focus: Security Tool Administration & Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer (Senior Consultant) to lead the administration, optimization, and operational excellence of enterprise security tools. This role is hands-on and advisory, supporting clients or internal stakeholders by ensuring security platforms are effectively configured, monitored, and continuously improved to protect critical systems and data.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, operational discipline, and consultative skills, with the ability to translate security requirements into robust, scalable security tool operations.

Key Responsibilities

Security Tool Administration & Operations

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise security tools such as:
• SIEM platforms
• Vulnerability Management tools
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions
• Email and web security platforms
• Ensure security tools operate reliably, efficiently, and in line with security policies and SLAs
• Perform system tuning, rule optimization, and performance monitoring
• Manage upgrades, patches, and lifecycle planning for security platforms
• Oversee security monitoring, alert triage, and escalation processes
• Improve detection use cases, correlation rules, and alert quality
• Support incident response activities by providing tool expertise and forensic data
• Collaborate with SOC teams and incident responders to enhance threat visibility

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a senior technical advisor to clients or internal teams
• Translate security requirements and risks into actionable technical solutions
• Provide expert guidance on security tool selection, integration, and best practices
• Participate in security assessments, architecture reviews, and operational readiness reviews
• Design and implement automation for security operations (e.g., SOAR, scripting)
• Integrate security tools with ITSM, CMDB, cloud platforms, and other enterprise systems
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across security operations
• Contribute to operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in IT security, with strong focus on security tool administration and operations
• Hands-on experience with multiple enterprise security platforms (SIEM, EDR, VM, IAM, etc.)
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident management, and threat detection
• Experience in complex enterprise or consulting environments