IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - NETWORK & DATA SECURITY

Duncan & Ross; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Riyadh is seeking an IT Security Specialist with expertise in network and data security. The role involves supporting the implementation of national data protection controls and technical security measures, developing documentation, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience and a BS degree in a related field. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's security posture in accordance with Saudi regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in IT security, network security, or data protection.
• Strong understanding of NCA DCC controls and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with encryption and access management.

Responsibilities

• Support data protection operations aligned with Saudi national regulations.
• Develop documentation for data protection strategies and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver security controls.

Skills

Network security expertise

Data protection knowledge

Encryption technologies

Access management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Encryption solutions

MFA technologies

Logging and monitoring tools

Job description

About the job IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - NETWORK & DATA SECURITY

Role Summary

We are looking for an IT Security Specialist with strong expertise in network and data security to support the implementation of national data protection controls and technical security measures across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support data protection operations in alignment with Saudi national regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data protection strategies, architectures, and controls
• Contribute to security roadmaps and approved implementation plans
• Take ownership of assigned security activities with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of security controls
• Provide expert guidance and knowledge transfer on data protection best practices

Technical Security Controls

• Design and validate encryption and key management solutions (data at rest and in transit)
• Implement access control, authentication, MFA, RBAC, and session management
• Secure APIs using authentication, TLS, and logging mechanisms
• Enable audit logging, monitoring, and incident tracking
• Support data retention automation and secure data disposal
• Integrate security incident response with Cybersecurity and IT Operations

Additional Responsibilities

• Third-party data protection risk assessments
• Security training and awareness initiatives
• Privacy and protection by design reviews
• Data breach and incident response support
• Cross-system data flow and integration reviews

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BS degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5‑10 years of experience in IT security, network security, or data protection
• Strong understanding of NCA DCC controls and Saudi regulatory requirements
• Hands‑on experience with encryption, access management, logging, and monitoring technologies
• Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Vertical: Technology