Security Design & Implementation Senior Expert

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Telecom Company is seeking a Security Design & Implementation Senior Expert to design, implement, and continuously enhance cybersecurity across networks, systems, applications, and devices.

You will provide advanced expertise in security architecture, preventive and detective controls, SOC capabilities, vulnerability management, and incident response to strengthen the resilience of the technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Security, Information Technology, or related field
• At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity design and implementation
• Fluent English language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead design and enhancement of network security frameworks to protect infrastructure, assets and data
• Develop and refine network and cybersecurity architecture to strengthen resilience against threats
• Define and maintain device-level security standards for Mission-Critical environments, including access controls and encryption
• Drive design, implementation and enhancement of Mission-Critical SOC capabilities for proactive threat detection and incident response
• Coordinate with vendors on SOC deployment, cybersecurity solutions and system upgrades
• Evaluate and enhance preventive and detective security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection
• Integrate and optimize SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS for real-time monitoring and response
• Lead vulnerability assessment activities and coordinate remediation with stakeholders
• Enhance penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies
• Develop and update incident response playbooks and communication protocols
• Provide security recommendations to stakeholders on risks and architecture improvements

Skills

Security architecture

SOC operations

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Security / IT / related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Job description

Security Design & Implementation Senior Expert

The role holder is responsible for driving the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of cybersecurity solutions across Specialized’s networks, systems, applications, and devices. The role provides advanced technical expertise in security architecture, preventive and detective controls, SOC capabilities, vulnerability management, and incident response to strengthen the resilience and security of Specialized’s technology environment. The role holder shall carry out their duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Key Functional Accountability

• - Lead the design and enhancement of network security frameworks to protect Specialized’s infrastructure, technology assets, and data in alignment with cybersecurity strategies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• - Drive the development and continuous enhancement of Specialized’s network and cybersecurity architecture to strengthen resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats.
• - Define and maintain device-level security standards for Mission-Critical and Business-Critical environments, including access controls, encryption standards, and authentication protocols.
• - Drive the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Mission-Critical Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities to strengthen proactive threat detection, incident response, and mitigation.
• - Oversee technical coordination with vendors on SOC deployment, cybersecurity solutions, and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with Specialized’s technical and security requirements.
• - Evaluate and enhance preventive and detective security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other security technologies to strengthen protection against evolving threats.
• - Lead the integration and optimization of advanced threat detection technologies, including SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS, to enhance real-time monitoring and response capabilities.
• - Lead vulnerability assessment activities across Specialized’s systems, networks, and applications, prioritize identified weaknesses, and coordinate remediation activities with relevant stakeholders.
• - Enhance penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies based on emerging threats, identified vulnerabilities, and evolving cybersecurity practices.
• - Develop and continuously enhance incident response playbooks and communication protocols to ensure effective response and escalation of cybersecurity incidents, including Mission-Critical-related breaches.
• - Provide technical recommendations and security insights to relevant stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, architecture improvements, and required security enhancements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience:

6 Years

Most Preferred Education Field

Network Security, Information Technology, or any related field

Business Language Skills:

English language proficiency level is fluent