Security Operations Expert

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to execute and support operations across its networks, systems, and Mission-Critical environments. You will monitor threats, manage incidents, and coordinate remediation to strengthen security posture.

Using risk-based approaches, you will perform security assessments, vulnerability testing, patching, documentation, and incident updates for stakeholders and audits. 6+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational level: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Most preferred fields: Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Specialized’s networks, applications, systems, and integrations to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security controls across assets and platforms.
• Execute SOC operations: threat detection, incident triage, response coordination, and resolution.
• Analyze incidents, trends, and attack patterns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct security and vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Coordinate vulnerability management, including patch deployment and system hardening.
• Maintain security documentation and evidentiary records for audits and compliance.
• Apply threat intelligence and advisories to strengthen monitoring and protections.
• Monitor performance metrics and incident trends to improve SOC operations.
• Support enhancement of cybersecurity procedures and incident response practices.
• Prepare incident updates and security insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Information Security

Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for executing and supporting cybersecurity operations across Specialized’s networks, systems, applications, and Mission-Critical environments to ensure effective threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The role performs security monitoring and assessments, maintains security controls, analyzes cybersecurity incidents and threats, and coordinates remediation activities to strengthen Specialized’s security posture. The role holder shall carry out their duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Key Functional Accountability

• Monitor Specialized’s networks, applications, systems, and integration points with Mission-Critical clients to identify, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security controls across network assets, systems, and security platforms in alignment with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and approved security standards.
• Execute SOC operational activities, including threat detection, incident triage, response coordination, and resolution in accordance with defined service levels and operational procedures.
• Analyze cybersecurity incidents, attack patterns, and threat trends to identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing across Mission-Critical networks, systems, devices, and applications, and support remediation activities.
• Coordinate vulnerability management activities, including patch deployment, system hardening, and security configuration reviews to address identified security exposures.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, evidence, and operational records in coordination with Strategy & Governance and relevant stakeholders to support audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply threat intelligence, emerging threat indicators, and security advisories to strengthen security monitoring and protection capabilities. - Monitor cybersecurity performance metrics and incident trends, identifying improvement opportunities to enhance SOC and security operations effectiveness.
• Support the enhancement of cybersecurity procedures, security controls, and incident response practices based on operational findings and evolving threats.
• Prepare cybersecurity incident updates, operational reports, and security insights for relevant stakeholders and management.

Job Requirement

Educational Level : Bachelor's Degree

Most Preferred Education Field : Information Security, System Engineering, or any related field

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience : 6 Years