Security System Engineer (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized talent acquisition firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a proficient Security System Engineer. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems to protect organizational assets. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related fields. You will ensure security systems are functioning optimally and coordinate with support teams. Specialized certifications are preferable, and familiarity with hardware and software maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security system engineering or a related field.
• Specialized Certification is preferable.
• Licenses or certifications required by the position: CISSP, SANS, CEH, CASP, CISM, CCSP, PCI, CSSP, GIAC, DSS.

Responsibilities

• Understand security threats, risks, and system capabilities.
• Ensure security systems are fully functional and reliable.
• Monitor and report system performance, take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with service providers for hardware maintenance.

Skills

Security Systems Knowledge

Cybersecurity Basics

System Hardware Maintenance

Network Engineering Concepts

Operating Systems Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Associate Degree in Computer Science, IT or Computer Engineering

Tools

CISSP Certification

SANS Certification

CEH Certification

CASP Certification

Job description

Overview

Eram Talent is seeking a proficient Security System Engineer to join our client in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security systems to protect the organization’s physical and information assets. This position is crucial in ensuring that all security systems are functioning optimally and meet all regulatory requirements.

As a Security System Engineer, you will collaborate with various teams to assess security needs, design system architectures, and provide technical support and guidance throughout the implementation process. Your expertise will help enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Understanding Security Business, Threats, Risks and Systems Capabilities and How it can serve security needs
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and protection concepts and tools
• Basic Concept of Systems Hardware Maintenance Programs and Troubleshooting
• Basic cross-functional understanding of network engineering concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, SSL, VLAN)
• Detailed technical know-how of operating systems and database security
• Ensures Security Systems Software are fully functioning, reliable, up and running to the maximum possible and reduce application down time
• Fine Tune Systems to provide best performance to the original intent / design of the system
• Monitor, Analyze and report System Performance and take corrective action when necessary
• Review System Users Access and ensure protection, control and revoke unnecessary access
• Coordinate with Maintenance Support / Service Provider for Hardware Maintenance Issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in security system engineering or a related field.
• Associate Degree in Computer Science, IT or Computer Engineering
• Specialized Certification is preferable
• List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CISSP, SANS, CEH, CASP, CISM, CCSP, PCI, CSSP, GIAC, DSS.
• Basic cross-functional understanding of network engineering concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, SSL, VLAN)
• Detailed technical know-how of operating systems and database security