Network Security Operations Manager

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Network Security Operations Manager to safeguard ADC’s telecom infrastructure. The role encompasses leading security operations, compliance with national regulations, and managing a team to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Join a vital team dedicated to protecting critical services and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in telecom or infrastructure security.
• Proficiency in telecom-specific security operations and tools.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and Zero Trust models.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily network security operations, including monitoring and incident response.
• Coordinate with teams to manage vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments.
• Oversee implementation of security measures across infrastructure layers.

Skills

Network Security

Telecom-Specific Security Operations

Crisis Management

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Security, Cybersecurity, or Telecommunications

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Access Control Mechanisms

Job description

Overview:

The Network Security Operations Manager protects the integrity of ADC’s telecom infrastructure by leading operational cybersecurity across RAN, core, and transport domains. This role ensures continuous threat visibility, incident response readiness, and infrastructure hardening in line with national and internal mandates (e.g., NCA, SAIS, 3GPP). Operating at the intersection of telecom and cybersecurity, this role is vital to the resilience of critical services, secure service delivery, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily network security operations, including real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Coordinate with NOC, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to manage vulnerabilities, configuration hardening, and forensic investigations.
• Oversee implementation and operation of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access control mechanisms across infrastructure layers.
• Maintain compliance with NCA, SAIS, and 3GPP security frameworks for telecom infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security audits.
• Ensure detailed security documentation including logs, event records, and incident post-mortems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during infrastructure upgrades to embed security-by-design practices.
• Report operational security posture and incident trends to leadership, recommending preventive improvements.
• Manage a team of security engineers and analysts, ensuring continuous readiness and skills development.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Network Security, Cybersecurity, or Telecommunications.
• Experience: 6+ years in telecom or infrastructure security.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in telecom-specific security operations and tools
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and Zero Trust models
• Experience with regulatory compliance (NCA/SAIS), telecom protocols, and infrastructure security
• Strong coordination, crisis management, and reporting skills