Security Design & Implementation Expert

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Telecom Company is seeking a role focused on designing specialized cybersecurity and network security architectures to safeguard critical infrastructure and data. The candidate will ensure proactive detection, prevention, and response in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

The position emphasizes developing robust security frameworks, incident response playbooks, and vendor coordination for security upgrades to enhance overall resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Security, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in network security or cybersecurity.
• Experience designing security architectures and implementing security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design network security architectures to protect infrastructure and data.
• Develop and maintain specialized network and cybersecurity architecture.
• Create device-level security guidelines and access controls.
• Support SOC design, deployment, and incident response.
• Coordinate vendor activities for SOC deployment and security upgrades.
• Implement preventive security solutions like firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Integrate advanced threat tools (SIEM/EDR) for real‑time monitoring.
• Develop vulnerability assessment plans across systems and apps.
• Improve penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies.

Skills

Network security

Cybersecurity frameworks

Threat detection

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanning

Job description

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The role holder is responsible for designing specialized’s cybersecurity and network security architecture, frameworks, and protocols to safeguard infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats. ensures proactive detection, prevention, and response measures are implemented in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Key Functional Accountability:

• Design network security frameworks to protect infrastructure, technology assets, and data, in line with cybersecurity strategies and industry regulations.
• Develop and maintain specialized’s network and cybersecurity architecture to safeguard digital environments and ensure resilience against cyber threats.
• Establish device-level security guidelines for Mission-Critical and Business-Critical, including access controls, encryption standards, and authentication protocols.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Mission-Critical Security Operations Center (SOC) to enable proactive threat detection, incident response, and mitigation.
• Coordinate vendor activities related to SOC deployment and cybersecurity system upgrades, ensuring compliance with specialized’s technical and security requirements.
• Implement and monitor preventative security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus tools to protect the organization from external threats.
• Support the integration of advanced threat detection tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) to enable real-time security monitoring and response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability assessment plans across specialized’s systems, networks, and applications to detect and resolve potential weaknesses.
• Improve and adapt penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies in response to emerging cybersecurity challenges.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and communication protocols to minimize damage from security breaches and report Mission-Critical -related breaches to the MCC as required.

Job Requirement:

Educational Level:Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: 3-6 Years

Most Preferred Education Field: Network Security, InformationTechnology, or any related field