Senior Cybersecurity Engineer | Global Technologies GT – التقنيات العالمية | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Global Technologies GT - التقنيات العالمية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technologies GT – التقنيات العالمية in Riyadh seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead end-to-end security management, incident response, and threat mitigation. You will work with NGFW, WAF, SIEM, EDR, NDR, DLP, and endpoint protections to uphold enterprise defenses.

The role requires on-site presence in Riyadh and Saudi National eligibility, collaborating with IT and security teams to implement policies and controls aligned with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Solid experience with enterprise security technologies (Firewalls, WAF, SIEM, EDR, NDR, DLP, Email Security, MDM, Antivirus).
• Strong knowledge of Network Security, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, and Vulnerability Management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize security solutions and infrastructure.
• Monitor security events and logs through SIEM to detect anomalies and breaches.
• Investigate and respond to incidents, alerts, and indicators with containment and remediation actions.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Network security

Incident response

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

NGFW

WAF

SIEM

EDR

NDR

DLP

Email Security

MDM

Antivirus

Job description

Position Summary

• Global Technologies GT – التقنيات العالمية is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic security team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• This full-time position requires a dedicated information security professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network security, and threat management.
• You will play a pivotal role in administering, configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise cybersecurity solutions and infrastructure.
• The ideal candidate brings comprehensive technical proficiency across NGFW, WAF, SIEM, EDR, NDR, DLP, Email Security, MDM, and Antivirus platforms.
• Operating on-site in Riyadh as a role restricted to Saudi Nationals, you will collaborate closely with IT and security operations teams to ensure robust defense postures.
• Global Technologies provides a premier professional environment where your security engineering expertise directly safeguards critical enterprise digital assets.
• We welcome driven cybersecurity specialists who excel in incident response, vulnerability management, and NCA compliance standards.

Detailed Job Description

• As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Global Technologies GT, your core responsibilities encompass end-to-end security administration, event monitoring, and incident mitigation.
• You will manage and maintain advanced security technologies including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), proxies, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Your daily operational duties involve monitoring and analyzing security events and logs through SIEM platforms to detect anomalies and potential breaches.
• You will investigate and respond promptly to cybersecurity incidents, security alerts, and threat indicators, executing appropriate containment and mitigation strategies.
• Performing thorough security analyses, identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities, and supporting vulnerability assessments form a critical part of your daily workflow.
• You will implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical security controls in alignment with organizational requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining meticulous technical reports, security documentation, and incident logs ensures operational transparency and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise cybersecurity solutions and technologies.
• Manage and maintain core security platforms including NGFW, WAF, Proxy, Email Security, DLP, EDR, NDR, MDM, and Antivirus.
• Monitor, analyze, and correlate security events and system logs through centralized SIEM platforms.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, alerts, and potential intrusion attempts.
• Perform security analyses, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls.
• Support vulnerability assessments, risk management, and security compliance activities.
• Participate in the implementation, configuration, and optimization of strategic cybersecurity projects.
• Troubleshoot security infrastructure issues to ensure high reliability and effectiveness of security solutions.
• Coordinate seamlessly with IT and security teams during incident response and security operations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and executive security recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
• Strong practical experience with enterprise security technologies such as Firewalls, WAF, SIEM, EDR, NDR, DLP, Email Security, MDM, and Antivirus.
• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of Network Security, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, and Vulnerability Management.
• Proven ability in administration, troubleshooting, implementation, and optimization of security solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Mandatory Saudi National citizenship.
• Legal eligibility and physical presence capability to work on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Working knowledge and practical experience with NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority) controls and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, OSCP).
• Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container security.
• Familiarity with automation scripting using Python or PowerShell for security incident playbooks.
• Previous working experience within large-scale enterprise security operations centers (SOC).

Application Information

• Recruiter: Global Technologies HR Team
• Contact Name: S. Alkaramany
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive Market Standard
• Deadline: Open / Immediate Hiring
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Full-Time Permanent Position

Recruitment Pro Tip

Highlight your hands-on SIEM, EDR, and firewall administration experience alongside your familiarity with NCA compliance standards in your CV to immediately capture the recruiter’s attention.