Security Consultant

Alpha Data Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Security Intelligence Specialist. This role involves supporting client IT teams with security issues, leading threat-hunting activities, and developing customized security strategies. Candidates should have expertise in SIEM platforms and security operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Security Intelligence, Operations, and Threat Hunting.
• Strong understanding of SIEM platforms and SIOC frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IBM QRadar or equivalent security monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist client IT teams in identifying and analyzing key security risks.
• Lead threat-hunting activities to mitigate potential cyber threats.
• Develop and implement security strategies tailored to client environments.
• Provide guidance on cyber threat mitigation.

Skills

Security Intelligence

Threat Hunting

SIEM platforms

SIOC frameworks

Cyber threat mitigation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

IBM QRadar

Job description

Role Summary

This role supports client IT teams in understanding critical security intelligence and operations issues, exposures, and vulnerabilities, while guiding threat-hunting processes. The specialist will articulate IBM’s SIOC (Security Intelligence and Operations Center) and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) perspectives, including financial and business implications. Leveraging deep knowledge of security principles and counter-threat intelligence, the individual defines and develops security strategies, programs, plans, and actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist client IT teams in identifying and analyzing key security risks, vulnerabilities, and operational exposures.
• Lead and support threat-hunting activities, detecting and mitigating potential cyber threats.
• Articulate IBM’s SIOC and SIEM strategy, including its operational and financial impact.
• Develop and implement security strategies, programs, and mitigation plans tailored to client environments.
• Apply knowledge of counter-threat intelligence, threat modeling, and security operations to protect critical assets.
• Provide guidance on cyber threat mitigation and collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to security best practices.
• Utilize tools like IBM QRadar and other SIEM platforms for monitoring, detection, and response activities.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry standards

Skills

1. Expertise in Security Intelligence, Operations, and Threat Hunting.
2. Strong understanding of SIEM platforms and SIOC frameworks, ideally IBM-specific.
3. Familiarity with various cyber threats and effective mitigation strategies.
4. Hands-on experience with IBM QRadar or equivalent security monitoring tools.
5. Ability to articulate security strategy and its financial and operational impact to clients and stakeholders.
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
7. Experience delivering Data & Application Security Services within enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.