IT Security Specialist

Lendo Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Riyadh is seeking an IT Security Specialist to manage and maintain security tools across various environments. Responsibilities include conducting audits, participating in incident responses, and managing security protocols in alignment with IT governance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 1-2 years of relevant experience. Certifications like Security+ are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ experience in IT security operations or security engineering.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively between IT and Cybersecurity teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security tools across all endpoints.
• Conduct regular health checks and assessments of security infrastructure.
• Participate in incident response activities, coordinating with Cybersecurity teams.
• Support business continuity management and disaster recovery initiatives.

Skills

Endpoint security solutions

Identity and access management (IAM)

Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)

Education

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

Tools

Patch management tools

Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security tools (EDR, antivirus, vulnerability scanners) across all endpoints and cloud assets, ensuring full coverage and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular health checks, audits, and assessments of security tools and infrastructure to proactively identify and remediate gaps.
• Actively participate in incident response activities, coordinating with Cybersecurity teams to contain, analyze, and recover from security events.
• Support business continuity management (BCM) and disaster recovery (DR) initiatives, including planning, testing, and documentation.
• Serve as a first point of contact for security-related IT helpdesk tasks, triaging issues and escalating as appropriate.
• Manage patch management processes to ensure timely and secure deployment of software and firmware updates organization-wide.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) controls consistent with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align IT governance with cybersecurity frameworks such as the SAMA Cyber Security Framework.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates, recommending enhancements to improve risk posture.
• Provide security awareness guidance and training support for IT staff and end-users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 1-2+ years’ experience in IT security operations or security engineering.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively between IT and Cybersecurity teams to drive security initiatives and operational excellence.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in deploying and managing endpoint security solutions (EDR, antivirus, vulnerability management).
• Experience with patch management tools and automation processes.
• Solid knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) solutions and practices.
• Basic scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python) to support operational efficiency.