Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support cybersecurity operations, monitoring, detection, and response.

The role involves monitoring alerts, identifying incidents, supporting responses, and maintaining documentation, with a focus on policies and controls issued by NCA. Saudi nationals are required and a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related fields is expected.

Qualifications

• Saudi National (mandatory)
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and system logs using SIEM tools.
• Assist in identifying cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls issued by NCA.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and asset records.
• Escalate incidents according to cybersecurity procedures.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness, drills, and training programs.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Networking fundamentals

Windows/Linux familiarity

Threat awareness

Log analysis

Analytical reporting

NCA ECC CCC audit

SIEM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

Our client isseeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support our cybersecurity operations, assisting in threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity alerts and system logs under supervision using security monitoring and SIEM tools.
• Assist in identifying cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls issued by NCA.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and asset records.
• Escalate incidents according to established cybersecurity procedures.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness, drills, and training programs.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and threats.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing concepts).
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and/or Linux).
• Awareness of common attack types (phishing, malware, unauthorized access).
• Ability to analyze logs and security alerts at a basic level.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Hands on experience with ECC CCC by NCA audit exercise.

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• CEH (Entry Level)
• NCA-recognized cybersecurity training programs

Mandatory Requirements

• Saudi National (mandatory requirement).
• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience.