Security Design & Implementation Senior Expert

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Telecom Company is seeking a cybersecurity architect to drive design, implementation and continuous enhancement of security solutions across its networks, systems, applications and devices. The role provides advanced expertise in security architecture, SOC capabilities, vulnerability management and incident response to strengthen the resilience of the technology environment.

Responsibilities include leading security framework improvements, coordinating with vendors, and developing incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Security, Information Technology or related field
• Fluent English language proficiency
• 6 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of network security frameworks to protect infrastructure and data
• Drive the development of network and cybersecurity architecture for resilience against threats
• Define and maintain device-level security standards for critical environments
• Develop and enhance SOC capabilities for proactive threat detection and incident response
• Coordinate with vendors on SOC deployment and security upgrades
• Evaluate and enhance preventive and detective security solutions such as firewalls and IDS/IPS
• Lead integration of SIEM, EDR and IDS/IPS for real-time monitoring
• Oversee vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation
• Advance penetration testing and vulnerability management methodologies
• Develop incident response playbooks and escalation procedures
• Provide security insights on risks and architecture improvements

Skills

Network Security

Security Architecture

SOC capabilities

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Threat detection

Penetration testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

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