Security System Engineer (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking a proficient Security System Engineer. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain advanced security systems to protect the organization’s assets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in security engineering and relevant certifications. This position involves collaboration with various teams to assess security needs and enhance the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security system engineering.
• CISSP, SANS, CEH certifications preferred.
• Basic understanding of network protocols e.g., TCP, UDP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security systems.
• Collaborate with teams to assess security needs.
• Ensure security systems operate optimally and meet regulations.

Skills

Understanding Security Business, Threats, Risks and Systems Capabilities

Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts

Basic cross-functional understanding of network engineering concepts

Detailed technical know-how of operating systems security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

5+ years of experience in security system engineering

Associate Degree in Computer Science, IT or Computer Engineering

Job description

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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.