Security Consultant – Intelligence & Operations

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to clients on identifying, assessing, and mitigating key security issues, exposures, and vulnerabilities.
• Apply deep knowledge of security intelligence and operations to strengthen client IT security posture.
• Articulate IBM’s SIOC (Security Intelligence Operations Center) and SIEM strategies, including financial and operational implications.
• Develop and warrant effective security strategies, programs, and mitigation measures aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and leverage counter-threat intelligence to detect and mitigate emerging cyber risks.
• Collaborate with client teams to design and implement intelligence-driven defense strategies.
• Utilize tools such as IBM QRadar and other SIEM platforms for monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Stay current with evolving cyber threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices.

Skills

• trong expertise in Security Intelligence, Operations, and Threat Hunting.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, ideally IBM QRadar.
• Familiarity with SIOC frameworks and security operations best practices.
• Solid understanding of cyber threat landscapes and counter-threat intelligence methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex security issues into actionable technical and business recommendations.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing security programs, policies, and incident response plans.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, IBM Security certifications) are highly desirable.