Security Operation Engineer

Master-Works; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Security Operations Engineer in Riyadh to monitor and respond to security incidents. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Cybersecurity and at least 3 years of security operations experience. Responsibilities include incident monitoring, root cause analysis, and collaboration with IT teams to enhance security measures. Join us to advance your career while ensuring our organization's cybersecurity posture is robust and effective.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, techniques, and technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events to detect security incidents.
• Conduct analysis and investigation of security incidents.
• Coordinate and execute incident response activities.

Skills

Security operations experience

Incident response expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCIH, CISSP)

Tools

F5 LTM / GTM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection solutions

Job description

Job Title: Security Operations Engineer

Role Summary

Master-Works is looking for a Security Operations Engineer who will be an integral part of our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents within our IT environment. You will utilize cutting‑edge security technologies and methodologies to safeguard our systems and data against potential threats, ensuring a robust security posture for our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools and platforms, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Conduct thorough analysis and investigation of security incidents to determine scope and impact.
• Coordinate and execute incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform root cause analysis and create detailed reports for security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Manage and optimize security operations processes, playbooks, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure security is integrated into system design and deployment.
• Participate in threat hunting exercises and contribute to the improvement of security monitoring capabilities.
• Keep abreast of current threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve the security posture.
• Assist in compliance and audit activities as required.

Join Master-Works and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in securing our digital assets while offering you an opportunity to grow and advance your career in cybersecurity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, techniques, and technologies.
• Proficiency in security tools such as F5 LTM / GTM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Experience with incident response methodologies and processes.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCIH, CISSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross‑functional teams.