Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat & Incident Expert

Join Solutions; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst based in Jeddah to protect IT infrastructure against criminal activity. This role involves monitoring networks and systems, detecting security threats, and conducting incident response. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and exhibit strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position demands vigilance towards emerging threats and effective collaboration with stakeholders to enhance security measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• High level of problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments.
• Research and evaluate emerging cyber security threats.
• Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans.
• Monitor for attacks and unauthorized activities.
• Test and evaluate security products.
• Design or upgrade security systems.
• Use analytic tools to determine vulnerabilities.
• Engage in ethical hacking to simulate security breaches.
• Implement security measures like firewalls and encryption.
• Investigate security alerts and provide incident response.
• Monitor identity and access management.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding cyber security issues.
• Generate reports for technical and non-technical staff.
• Maintain an information security risk register.
• Monitor and respond to phishing emails.
• Assist with cyber security awareness training.
• Advise staff on spam and malicious emails.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst based in Jeddah to protect IT infrastructure against criminal activity. This role involves monitoring networks and systems, detecting security threats, and conducting incident response. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and exhibit strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position demands vigilance towards emerging threats and effective collaboration with stakeholders to enhance security measures.