Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Symantec Experience

SSC HR Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

SSC HR Solutions is hiring for a cybersecurity position in Saudi Arabia, requiring 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Security or a related field, with proficiency in cybersecurity systems like SIEM and EDR. Essential certifications include CISSP or CASP. The role includes responsibilities such as monitoring security alerts, classifying incidents, conducting vulnerability scans, and preparing monthly reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Proven experience with Symantec security solutions.
• CISSP or CASP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with management on cybersecurity systems.
• Classify and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans of internal IPs.
• Prepare monthly reports on incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity Systems

Incident Management

Threat Monitoring

Vulnerability Assessment

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Symantec Endpoint Protection

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Job description

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with the management team on all cybersecurity systems such as: Firewall, WAF, SIEM, AV, EDR, Proxy.
• Continuous monitoring of security alerts and incidents. Classify incidents into appropriate categories.
• Take actions based on the severity of the event, such as:
  • Notifying system administrators.
  • Following the incident response plan.
  • Escalating incidents according to incident response procedures.
  • Properly documenting incidents.
• Document and report incidents.
• Resolve issues related to user requests.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and gather information about attackers.
• Create or update cases and use new applications and systems.
• Analyze reported cybersecurity events and incidents via the Cybersecurity Authority.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans for internal IP addresses.
• Monitor system compliance with technical security standards for the systems approved by the IT management after evaluation.
• Coordinate with other departments during incident investigations.
• Prepare a monthly report summarizing the main incidents that have been addressed.
• Operate and maintain the latest available versions of cybersecurity systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Experience

5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related roles.

Proven hands-on experience with Symantec security solutions (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection, DLP, or Email Security).

Demonstrated expertise in incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability assessment.

Certifications

Required: CISSP or CASP.

Preferred: CCNA, GSEC, or SCS.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, AV, and network firewalls.

Familiarity with TCP/IP, networking fundamentals, and common security protocols.

Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).

Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.